Retired combat sports legend Alistair Overeem believes that Francis Ngannou will shock the world and win the heavyweight boxing bout against Tyson Fury, emphasizing that people underestimate UFC fighters and their different mindset compared to boxers.
Francis Ngannou is being underestimated by many ahead of his heavyweight boxing bout against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia. However, retired combat sports legend Alistair Overeem firmly believes that Ngannou will emerge victorious. Overeem, who was one of Ngannou’s most famous victims, sees patterns and little details that make him confident in Ngannou’s ability to surprise and shock the world. He also believes that people often underestimate UFC fighters in comparison to boxers.
The highly anticipated 10-round match between Ngannou, 37, and Fury, 35, is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although Fury’s WBC heavyweight title will not be on the line, the fight will be recorded in both fighters’ official records. This means that Ngannou has the opportunity to be the first boxer to hand Fury a loss on his otherwise undefeated record. Despite being a former UFC champion, Ngannou will be making his professional boxing debut.
Overeem knows firsthand just how dangerous Ngannou can be, having suffered a brutal knockout loss to him in 2017. This defeat effectively ended Overeem’s chances of winning the UFC heavyweight title. However, Overeem has experienced success in transitioning to different combat sports before. He shocked the kickboxing world by defeating renowned names like Badr Hari and Gokhan Saki, ultimately winning the 2010 K-1 world grand prix championship.
Overeem plans to travel to Saudi Arabia to witness the Fury vs. Ngannou bout in person. As a result of his own past experiences, he expects Ngannou to deliver a performance that will leave the boxing world stunned. Overeem envisions a brutal knockout victory for Ngannou and believes that MMA fighters have a different mindset that sets them apart.