Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: On July 11th, 2023, boxing fans around the world were buzzing with excitement as news broke that Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou would be facing off in a highly-anticipated heavyweight showdown. The fight is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be conducted under boxing rules. While this is certainly an exciting matchup, many are wondering whether it can outshine the crossover bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather that took place in 2017.
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Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou
While Tyson Fury is undoubtedly one of the most skilled boxers in the world, and Francis Ngannou is a fearsome fighter with incredible power, the answer to whether this fight can outdo the McGregor-Mayweather crossover is a resounding no.
There are a number of reasons for this. First and foremost, the hype surrounding the McGregor-Mayweather fight was simply unmatchable. McGregor’s larger-than-life persona and trash talk made the fight interesting from the get-go.
From his “f*ck Floyd Mayweather” chants to his bold predictions about knocking out the undefeated boxer, McGregor had fans on the edge of their seats leading up to the fight.
Another factor that contributed to the hype around the McGregor-Mayweather fight was the location. The bout took place in Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world. Las Vegas has a long history of hosting high-profile boxing matches, and the city’s glitz and glamour only added to the excitement surrounding the event.
Additionally, the McGregor-Mayweather fight benefited from the marketing and promotion efforts of UFC president Dana White.
White is a master at hyping up fights and generating buzz, and his absence from the Fury-Ngannou matchup means that there may be a lack of promotion leading up to the event.
Finally, the time difference between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world may also contribute to the Fury-Ngannou fight falling short of the McGregor-Mayweather crossover. With the event taking place in a different time zone, it may be difficult for fans to tune in and watch the fight live.
All of these factors combined mean that while the Fury-Ngannou fight will undoubtedly be an exciting matchup, it is unlikely to outshine the McGregor-Mayweather crossover.
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