Tyson Fury’s ‘leaked’ messages about Francis Ngannou battle sum him up

According to Froch, Fury has admitted that it’s a money-driven choice. “He sent me a message saying, ‘Listen, it’s about the money. It’s the biggest fight in heavyweight boxing,’ that’s what he said to me,” Froch told talkSPORT on Tuesday.

“I said, ‘You’re gonna be getting paid more for this fight than any other fight you would’ve taken? A bigger fight than Oleksandr Usyk?’ He was like, ‘Yeah, it’s a bigger fight; I’m getting paid more than I would’ve got.’”

Fury reportedly earned $25 million in his final bout towards Derek Chisora after receiving comparable sums towards Dillian Whyte ($30 million) and Deontay Wilder ($27 million) over current years.

However, combating Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, is about to web Fury as a lot as $50 million for getting into the ring towards an opponent making their skilled debut. Fury reportedly has a web value of $160 million earlier than this upcoming bout within the Kingdom towards a relative boxing rookie.

While changing into a famend heavy-hitter and knockout specialist over nearly a decade contained in the octagon, Ngannou shouldn’t overly hassle Fury throughout 12 rounds. Since the announcement, the Briton has been promoting the prospect of it being a so-called super fight.

“As quickly as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away!” Fury said at the time. “This man is meant to be the toughest puncher on this planet, however let’s see how he reacts when he will get hit by the massive Gypsy King.

“I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. I’m looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft. 

“Francis seemed robust when he jumped within the ring after the Whyte battle, however there isn’t any one more durable than me, and also you’ll all see that in devastating style on October 28.”

However, compatriot Anthony Joshua is much more damning of Fury’s decision. “He ought to’ve been combating for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world,” the two-time champion, who has a rematch with Whyte later this summer time in London, instructed iFL TV.