Tyson Fury has been told that his offer to fight against Francis Ngannou is a bad idea after the former UFC heavyweight champion having left the franchise to pursue new opportunities.
Cameroonian star Ngannou became one of the biggest names in combat sports as he forged a 17-3-0 record before he left the company due to failing to agree a new contract. In the process, he became the first reigning UFC champion since BJ Penn 2004 to leave the franchise.
While the reason he left the company was partly down to conditions such as health insurance provision and sponsorship deals, there is scope for incredibly lucrative deals as a free agent. He faced off with Fury in April at Wembley, teasing fans ahead of a potential fight with Anthony Joshua also on the table.
