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WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has expressed renewed interest in facing former UFC world champion Francis Ngannou.
Last year, Ngannou, the latest fighter to hold the UFC heavyweight title, asked for a boxing match with Fury.
The dangerous puncher was ringside at London’s Wembley Stadium last April to watch Fury’s knockout victory over Dillian White.
After the fight, Fury and Ngannou sat side by side to discuss the possibility of a cross-sport boxing match.
However, UFC President Dana White has thrown water on the idea and openly rejected the Fury-Ngannou scenario.
Last week, it was revealed that Ngannou and the UFC have officially parted ways after failing to reach a new contract agreement.
The UFC has stripped Ngannou of his title and released him from contractual obligations.
Fury is currently negotiating a undisputed showdown with WBO, IBF, IBO and WBA heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The Fury vs. Usyk showdown will likely take place somewhere in the Middle East or London in April.
Somewhere along the way, Fury is open to the idea of playing against Ngannou, and he has some interesting stipulations.
“Frances Ngannou, I know you have expired your contract with the UFC,” Fury told Second Out. “If you want to make a lot of money, come meet the ‘Gypsy King’ and put up a big, big fight for the baddest midfielder on the planet.
“Kick it spicy with cages, 4-ounce gloves, under Queensbury, and meet top referees like Iron Mike Tyson.”
Ngannou hopes to return in boxing matches in July.
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