After struggling a second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury is reportedly turning his again on boxing.
‘The Gypsy King’ believes his two back-to-back defeats have been wrongly scored in opposition to him and his persistence for the game is sporting skinny. As he approaches the tail finish of his fight sports activities profession, the 36-year-old has hinted at a change of surroundings; a transition that not many earlier than him have dared entertain.
In accordance with a latest report, Tyson Fury is hoping to comply with within the footsteps of James Toney as considered one of few top-level boxers to have moved into blended martial arts.
Fury has teased a transfer over to the UFC and has his sights set on a number of big-name opponents—with a rematch in opposition to Francis Ngannou excessive on his record.
“Tyson Fury has introduced that he’ll swap to [the] UFC and won’t field within the close to future,” claimed an account on social media.
“[Fury] needs to rematch Francis Ngannou within the cage and in addition needs to struggle Jon Jones as properly.”
‼️Tyson Fury has introduced that he’ll swap to UFC and won’t field within the close to future as he needs to rematch Francis Ngannou within the cage and in addition needs to struggle Jon Jones aswell.
— MichaelBensonn (@Bestboxingnews) December 26, 2024
The most important success story of a boxer transitioning into MMA is undoubtedly Holly Holm.
‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ holds a file of 33-2-3 within the ring. Throughout her heights within the octagon, Holm managed to shock the world with a win over Ronda Rousey to say UFC gold.
Associated: Tyson Fury ‘seemed ridiculous’ for Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou have been linked to a possible rematch ever since their first struggle final yr.
Final day out, ‘The Predator’ efficiently debuted within the PFL SmartCage when he knocked out Renan Ferreira inside the primary spherical. Since then, ‘The Predator’ has been connected to a possible return to the squared circle.
Deontay Wilder referred to as for a shot at Francis Ngannou, however the MMA star prefers a rematch in opposition to Fury—a struggle the African star controversially misplaced on the judges scorecards.
