Tyson Fury has already confronted Francis Ngannou a couple of ‘coward’ declare after he arrived in Saudi Arabia to observe the MMA star’s combat with Anthony Joshua.
Fury has flown in as a particular visitor forward of Joshua vs Ngannou on Friday evening, stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace, and traded phrases with the Cameroonian once they crossed paths at a pre-fight occasion, which was additionally attended by Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Britain’s WBC champion was sensationally floored by Ngannou earlier than he claimed a split-decision win in October.
Joseph Parker’s coach, Andy Lee, witnessed the confrontation whereas attending the occasion and informed Sky Sports activities: “Pay attention, the previous shouldn’t be the previous.
“It is nonetheless very recent within the reminiscence. This Netflix factor that got here out. The way in which it was edited, it appears to be like prefer it was very a lot Francis’ combat. He bought the final phrase within the documentary.
Francis Ngannou showcased his ‘Superman punch’ in entrance of Anthony Joshua’s coach Ben Davison on the media exercise
“I feel Tyson felt like he needed to pull him up – and he did. Honest play to him.
“There was no shouting and roaring. It was simply, merely, ‘Hey, you have been speaking about me, saying I am a coward. Saying that you simply will not combat us. I gained the combat!’
“It is simply what preventing males do, I suppose. They will not let issues go.”
Fury is anticipated to observe the principle occasion from the entrance row and has already vowed to share the ring once more with Ngannou, if he produces a shocking upset win over Joshua.
Francis Ngannou believes he shall be a greater fighter than the one who nearly shocked Tyson Fury
“He is an enormous presence and he is fairly vocal. He’ll be there, having fun with the combat,” mentioned Lee.
“You need to see the 2 of them getting caught into one another.
“He mentioned final evening to Ngannou, ‘Maintain your man and I will deal with my man and I will see you once more’.”
When is the combat and the way can I ebook?
The occasion will begin at 4pm, Friday March 8 on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports activities Field Workplace HD (Sky channel 492). The occasion is priced at £19.95 for Sky clients within the UK, €24.95 for Sky clients within the Republic of Eire up till midnight on Thursday March 7.
Thereafter £19.95/€24.95 throughout all “self-service” bookings (distant management/on-line) or £24.95 / €29.95 if booked by way of the telephone (both IVR or agent) however be aware an extra £2 reserving payment if by way of an agent will apply.
The occasion value will revert again to £19.95 / €24.95 (ROI) from midnight Friday March 8. Two repeat showings (full length) shall be proven at 6am and 4pm on Saturday March 9.
Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Francis Ngannou takes place on Friday March 8, stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace with the principle occasion anticipated round 11pm. E-book Joshua v Ngannou now!
