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Harry Davies

Francis Ngannou tipped to earn £29.5million from Tyson Fury boxing fight

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been backed to leave the promotion and earn £29.5million to box Tyson Fury.

Ngannou fought out of his UFC contract last month by outpointing Ciryl Gane to make the first defence of his heavyweight title.

'The Predator' is free to leave in December despite the 'champion's clause' meaning he owes the promotion one more fight, as the contract he signed in 2017 cannot exceed five years.

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