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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Ben Davies

Francis Ngannou responds to Tyson Fury branding him a 'chicken' over crossover fight

Francis Ngannou has insisted a boxing fight with Tyson Fury is his main priority despite his rival branding him a "chicken".

The UFC's heavyweight champion has traded verbal barbs with Fury for several months over a potential crossover bout, with both men agreeing to a future fight. He climbed into the ring after the 'Gypsy King's' victory over Dillian Whyte to confirm his intentions to meet Fury in 2023.

Fury renewed his rivalry with Ngannou on social media yesterday, tweeting with a chicken emoji: "Thought you wanted some smoke. Let's do a proper fight! Wembley Stadium 2022." Ngannou has now fired back, responding: "Don't you dare think that I am taking my eyes off of you. You're still my priority! I'm coming for all the smoke. 2023."

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