Tyson Fury has settled the debate on who hits harder between Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou. The heavyweight boxer, known as "The Gypsy King," says Wilder packs a much bigger punch.
Fury's had his fair share of tough opponents in the ring. He's faced off against Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder, and Francis Ngannou. His latest fight was against Oleksandr Usyk in May, where he suffered his first career defeat via split decision.
In a recent chat with The Stomping Ground, Fury didn't mince words about who hits harder:
"Deontay, by far. Francis Ngannou is a big puncher but I wasn't really troubled by any of his punches, it wasn't like dynamite and every time he hit me I was wobbled or anything, it was just one shot to the back of the head and that was it. So Wilder is the biggest puncher I've ever been in the ring with by a mile."
Wilder's got one of the most impressive knockout records in boxing history. Some even call him the biggest one-punch finisher of all time. He used to hold the WBC championship belt. But lately, he's had a rough go of it, losing to both Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. People are starting to wonder if it's time for him to hang up his gloves.
On the other hand, Ngannou came into boxing with a big reputation. As a former UFC champion, he holds the world record for the most powerful punch ever recorded. People weren't sure if his power would translate to boxing, but he made quite an impression in his debut.
Ngannou's last fight didn't go so well, though. He got knocked out by Anthony Joshua in March. Now, he's planning to go back to MMA for a bit, but he's keeping his options open for more boxing matches down the line.
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Fury's opinion carries a lot of weight, given he's been in the ring with both these hard-hitters. His words put to rest any doubts about who's got the heavier hands between Wilder and Ngannou.