On the surface, it would appear that Tyson Fury is the overriding favourite to defeat Francis Ngannou in their combat crossover heavyweight contest this weekend. Read on as we assess each fighters chances of success and who will win the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight.
Who Will Win The Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou Fight?
Tyson Fury Fighter Profile
- Age: 35
- Ranking: #1 Heavyweight (BoxRec)
- Country: England
- Height: 6’9″ (206 cm)
- Reach: 85″ (216 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Overall Record: 33-0-1
- Fights Won by KO/TKO: 24
- Fights Won by Decision: 9
Francis Ngannou Fighter Profile
- Age: 37
- Ranking: N/A
- Country: Cameroon
- Height: 6’4″ (193 cm)
- Reach: 83″ (211 cm)
- Stance: Orthodox
- Overall Record: 0-0
- Fights Won by KO/TKO: 0
- Fights Won by Decision: 0
After comparing their respective fighter profiles and studying their boxing resumés, it looks like Tyson Fury is rightfully the heavy favourite to defeat Francis Ngannou in their crossover heavyweight fight this weekend. Fury has looked at his peak of late, and understandably goes into this fight as the hug favourite.
For what it’s worth, here at SportsLens we are favouring ‘The Gypsy King’ to win the fight against the former UFC Heavyweight Champion and secure the 34th win of his boxing career in style. We can see the British fighter winning the fight via early knockout (see betting tips on the SportsLens site).
What The Bookmakers Are Saying
According to the latest boxing odds courtesy of BetMGM, Tyson Fury is the overriding favourite ahead of Saturday night at odds of 1/14. Francis Ngannou is the 8/1 betting underdog with the best online gambling sites to beat the WBC World Heavyweight Champion, pulling off one of the biggest shocks in boxing history in the process.
Although it is unclear how this fight may unfold, it is apparent that price-setters think that Tyson Fury is likely to win the fight via early knockout. Time will tell if Lineal World Heavyweight Champion will claim a 34th professional boxing win against Ngannou, but judging by the prices set by the bookies, they are relatively confident he will beat ‘The Predator’.
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Records Compared
Looking at the resumé of Tyson Fury, he is without a doubt one of the best active British fighters right now. He is of course a two-time world heavyweight champion, as well as currently holding the WBC world crown. ‘The Gypsy King’ boasts wins over the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder twice, Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora three times.
Fury boasts a record of 33-0-1 with 24 big wins coming by way of knockout. He is widely regarded as the single best heavyweight fighter on the planet. No questions asked. Should he win this showpiece fight against the former UFC heavyweight king, and undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk could be on the cards next.
In the opposite corner, Francis Ngannou has the chance to pull off the upset this weekend. He is a former UFC world heavyweight champion, as well as being one of the biggest punchers the world has ever seen. He is an elite martial artists but also carries the power to potentially knock Fury out.
Ngannou has nothing to lose this weekend and is expected to get beaten by Tyson Fury! That makes ‘The Predator’ even more dangerous. If he wins, this will be the single biggest shock in boxing history. Period.
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Fight: Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
- 📊 Records: Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 KO’s) | Francis Ngannou (boxing debut)
- 📅 Date: Saturday 28th October, 2023
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10.30PM BST
- 🏆 Titles: N/A
- 📺 TV Channel: TNT Sports Box Office
- 🏟 Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Fury 1/14 | Ngannou 8/1
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