Tyson Fury has admitted he is ‘sad’ that Mike Tyson is training Francis Ngannou for their Saudi showdown.
The Gypsy King faces the former UFC heavyweight champion next month in a crossover bout on October 28th.
Boxing newcomer Ngannou enlisted the services of ‘Iron’ Mike’ in preparation for their huge event.
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Francis Ngannou in training for the Tyson Fury fight being watched by Mike Tyson 👀#FuryNgannou pic.twitter.com/yItZJfTgEM
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Fury, who was named after Mike Tyson by his dad John, has admitted it’s ‘sad’.
Speaking to Sky Sports he said:
“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.”
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