Francis Ngannou has sent a message to Tyson Fury ahead of their potential heavyweight crossover bout in 2023, with the UFC champion warning the Gypsy King to not step into an MMA octagon with him or he'd "get killed".
Fury had somewhat confirmed that he has plans to fight UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou next year at the Raiders Stadium. The two have gone back and forth over the past few months, and both made their intentions clear of wanting to fight one another.
No fight will happen in 2022 - with Ngannou currently contracted with the UFC, although his deal officially expired, and currently in rehab after major knee surgery which is set to keep him out for up to nine months. After defeating heavyweight sensation Ciryl Gane in January, Ngannou triggered a champions' clause in his current deal, meaning he remains on the roster and under contract until he relinquishes the belt.
