![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/stipe-miocic-backs-ufc-rival-francis-ngannou-to-beat-tyson-fury-in-crossover-clash/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_UFC-260-Miocic-v-Ngannou-2-Weigh-Ins.jpg&description=Legendary former UFC heavyweight champion Miocic harboured ambitions of a trilogy with the Cameroonian until it was announced that he would face Fury in a boxing match UFC legend Stipe Miocic has said that he is backing his long-time heavyweight title rival Francis Ngannou to win his boxing fight with Tyson Fury next month. The duo had a series of exciting world title fights, with Miocic embarrassing Ngannou in his first UFC loss when they competed for the belt in 2018. Ngannou got his own back three years later when he viciously knocked out the two-time champion to finally claim the title in front of an empty arena during the coronavirus era. Now, Ngannou has left the promotion as champion, with Miocic set to face Jon Jones this November for the belt that was vacated earlier this year when he walked out. And the Ohio native wants to see his old rival get the victory, after being frustrated in his efforts to put together a trilogy fight. TNT Sports will bring you a host of thrilling drama from the boxing world in 2023 and beyond. Catch up with the best in the business while following all of the best action from fights around the world broadcast weekly as part of the TNT package. £29.99 a month 'I really wanted to have a rematch with Francis," Miocic told the New York Post ahead of his UFC 295 showdown with Jones, which will be his first fight back after that 2021 KO. "Unfortunately, he left for bigger and better things, so good for him. After that, all I wanted was Jon Jones. "It definitely sucks, I definitely wanted that trilogy, but unfortunately, that's the way the cookie crumbles. Listen, he's onto bigger and better things. On paper, Tyson Fury is one of the best boxers of all time, amazing at what he does but Francis hits really hard. It's a fight, anything can happen. I wish him nothing but the best. I hope he shocks the world.' Do you think Francis Ngannou has any chance against Tyson Fury next month? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below! I){kind=link}
Legendary former UFC heavyweight champion Miocic harboured ambitions of a trilogy with the Cameroonian until it was announced that he would face Fury in a boxing match
UFC legend Stipe Miocic has said that he is backing his long-time heavyweight title rival Francis Ngannou to win his boxing fight with Tyson Fury next month.
The duo had a series of exciting world title fights, with Miocic embarrassing Ngannou in his first UFC loss when they competed for the belt in 2018. Ngannou got his own back three years later when he viciously knocked out the two-time champion to finally claim the title in front of an empty arena during the coronavirus era.
Now, Ngannou has left the promotion as champion, with Miocic set to face Jon Jones this November for the belt that was vacated earlier this year when he walked out. And the Ohio native wants to see his old rival get the victory, after being frustrated in his efforts to put together a trilogy fight.
TNT Sports will bring you a host of thrilling drama from the boxing world in 2023 and beyond. Catch up with the best in the business while following all of the best action from fights around the world broadcast weekly as part of the TNT package.