Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury: Former UFC Champion shows off 'Batie' hometown ahead of mega fight

Ngannou then took to his official social media platforms to show off his hometown in Batie.

Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury: Former UFC Champion shows off 'Batie' hometown ahead of mega fight

Tosin Abayomi 09:25 - 12.07.2023

Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou shows off 'Batie' hometown ahead of a megafight vs Tyson Fury

Mixed Martial Arts star Francis Ngannou takes on British WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in a mega crossover fight.

On October 28, the fight will take place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

In December, Fury defeated fellow countryman Derek Chisora in under 10 rounds.

Francis Ngannou, the 36-year-old Cameroonian-French opponent and former UFC Heavyweight Champion, had no prior professional boxing experience, but he stated that facing Fury in the ring was a dream come true.

In his 20 professional UFC fights, Ngannou has 17 victories, including 12 knockouts.

Mike Tyson won't be shocked if Francis Ngannou defeats his name sake Fury.
Mike Tyson won't be shocked if Francis Ngannou defeats his name sake Fury.

Ngannou on Fury

Speaking after the fight with Fury was confirmed, Ngannou expressed his excitement about transitioning to boxing.

He said, “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years. My dream was always to box, and to box the best.

"After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet," 

Ngannou's picture in Batie comes after he teamed up with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe
Ngannou's picture in Batie comes after he teamed up with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe

Ngannou in Batie

Ngannou then took to his official social media platforms to show off his hometown of Batie.

Along with photos was a message that said, "Chillin in the village one last time before we go back to business #Batie."

Kylian Mbappé spent some time with Francis Ngannou while he was in Cameroon, the country of his father's birth.
Kylian Mbappé spent some time with Francis Ngannou while he was in Cameroon, the country of his father's birth.

Ngannou and Mbappe

Ngannou's picture in Batie comes after he teamed up with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe and Ngannou enjoyed a local Cameroonian delicacy named Ndole, with photos going viral.

Ngannou is now expected to return to training ahead of the the fight against Fury.

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