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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Francis Ngannou admits he is "confused" as Tyson Fury fight talks continue

Francis Ngannou has claimed that he is baffled by Tyson Fury's constant public posturing as fight talks continue between the pair for a crossover bout.

The UFC heavyweight champion recently signed with PFL for his return to MMA, but wants to box before committing to his cage comeback. And he is willing to jump straight in at the deep end and push for a fight with Fury in his professional debut, having now left his restrictive deal with his former promotion.

Ngannou has been in talks with Fury over the past year-and-a-half, but is no closer to signing a contract than he was while restricted by the UFC's exclusive deal. And speaking with Mirror Fighting at PFL's second night in Atlanta yesterday, Ngannou explained that he has been frustrated by the boxer's constant flip-flopping.

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