Tyson Fury targets Jon Jones next after victory against Francis Ngannou

Fury is ready to switch from Boxing to MMA to face Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones

Tyson Fury targets Jon Jones next after victory against Francis Ngannou

Tosin Abayomi 19:45 - 07.09.2023

Tyson Fury says if he defeats Francis Ngannou he will take on Jon Jones next.

Following 'The Gypsy King's' repeated desire to square off against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in the cage, Tyson Fury may now turn his attention to mastering mixed martial arts.

On October 28, the heavyweight champions of combat sports will square off in the boxing ring.

Fury, meanwhile, is already considering the prospect of competing in mixed martial arts against the Cameroonian.

For their press conference ahead of next month's "Battle of the Baddest," two of the world's most lethal men were in London on Thursday.

Just before the event, Fury made an appearance on the red carpet and hyped the possibility of an MMA match between the two after they finished their boxing obligations.

Tyson Fury on MMA vs Francis Ngannou or Jon Jones

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.

He said, “Obviously I’m getting paid a hell of a lot of money.

"And I get millions of people from MMA and boxing who are gonna watch it.

"Whether they like that I’m doing it or not, guess what they’re gonna do? Still watch it.”

It will be a major test for Ngannou cause Fury has 34 career victories, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Image Credit - X/Francis Ngannou
It will be a major test for Ngannou cause Fury has 34 career victories, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Image Credit - X/Francis Ngannou

Fury on fighting Jon Jones

In an interview with ESPN, Fury explained that he would like to take on Jones next.

He said, “I’d like to fight Ngannou in the cage, I think I can beat him for sure.

After Usyk's victory, the low-blow discussion has dominated the post-fight conversation and Fury has taken notice. Image Credit - Tyson Fury/Instagram
After Usyk's victory, the low-blow discussion has dominated the post-fight conversation and Fury has taken notice. Image Credit - Tyson Fury/Instagram

"He’s not a good wrestler, he’s known for striking and I’m a better striker than him.

"In little gloves, I’d knock him out in seconds… I’d fight Jon Jones also in the cage, if the money was right.”

Fury takes on Ngannou for the special WBC 'Riyadh Champion' belt which will be awarded to the winner.

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