Mike Tyson helps Francis Ngannou ahead of boxing super fight: “The key will be combining …”

Mike Tyson will help Francis Ngannou ahead of boxing fight against Tyson Fury. Photo via Instagram (@miketyson)

All-time great boxer Mike Tyson will be in the corner of Francis Ngannou in the super fight against world champion Tyson Fury on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.

“It is no secret I back Ngannou 100 percent in this face-off of champions,” Tyson said Thursday. “He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over. I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his transition from the octagon to the boxing ring.”

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Mike Tyson: “He isn’t a combat novice”

The legendary boxing world champion also revealed how the former UFC champion Ngannou could win the boxing fight.

“He isn’t a combat novice, he is a world champion. He knows how to compete when the bell rings, but the key will be combining his energy and combat skills into his punches and using his agility to move swiftly around the ring then delivering the knockout blow. We’re here to win.”

Ngannou is stoked of having his old idol Mike Tyson in his corner, and is sure the experience and boxing IQ of the former undisputed champion will be important to win the fight.

“Bringing Mike Tyson into my training camp is one of the best decisions I can make to prepare for Tyson Fury in the ring at this year’s Riyadh Season,” Ngannou said about having the legendary boxer in his corner.

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