In a surprising twist ahead of the highly anticipated ‘Battle of the Baddest’ next month, WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury has expressed his feelings about his upcoming opponent, Francis Ngannou, enlisting the legendary Mike Tyson as his trainer. 

Fury, who shares his name with the iconic heavyweight boxer, had initially been slated to face Oleksandr Usyk this year. However, when negotiations faltered, he chose to square off against former UFC Heavyweight champion Ngannou. Witness the boxing world champions in action with attractive betting odds from Nextbet. 

Ngannou’s decision to bring ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson into his corner for the impending showdown sent shockwaves through the boxing world. The Cameroonian fighter aims to harness his extraordinary power in the ring and tap into the wisdom of the two-time champion.

During an interview with Sky Sports, Fury confessed his sentiments, describing them as ‘sad.’ He reflected on the irony of being named after a boxing legend, only to find that very legend training the man tasked with defeating him.

Fury remarked, “I think that it’s sad, actually. The man that I am named after, a legend, has to go against me and then come out as a loser, having lost to a man who was named after him. I think that it’s sad, and I think that he should be in my corner, not the opposing corner, but business is business, and I understand that it’s strictly business.”

He went on to emphasize the unpredictability of boxing, stating, “No matter what he teaches this fella [Ngannou], no matter how much boxing training he does, everyone has got a plan until they get punched in the face, and I’m not sure who said that, but that is true. They’ve all got a plan until they get smacked in the mouth.”

The highly-anticipated showdown between Fury and Ngannou is scheduled for October 28th, headlining a card expected to generate significant pay-per-view viewership. Fans in the United States can catch the action on ESPN+ PPV, while viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to purchase the event on TNT Sports Box Office. Get the latest updates from the world of boxing only on Nextbet Sports.