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Josh Challies

Francis Ngannou sends new message to Tyson Fury ahead of Ciryl Gane UFC title defence

Francis Ngannou has made it clear once again that he's setting his sights on a crossover bout with Tyson Fury, with his latest comments coming ahead of his UFC title defence.

The 35-year-old faces Ciryl Gane in California this weekend, which is his last contracted fight to UFC as it stands - though victory will result in an automatic extension.

Should Ngannou be victorious, Jon Jones is widely regarded to be his likely next opponent in the octagon - but the Cameroonian has admitted that's not the choice he would make.

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