Heavyweight boxing king Tyson Fury has challenged the UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou to a boxing match but with UFC gloves — this and much more on Thursday's social media roundup.
Tyson Fury challenges Francis Ngannou
Both boxing and MMA are crazy places at the moment with stars of each sport seemingly wanting to compete in crossover bouts.
The latest to add to the list of fighters from different sports who want to fight each other are Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou who are both at the top of the heavyweight division in their respective sports.
Ngannou, who is the current UFC heavyweight champion has spoken about his desire to compete in boxing against the likes of Fury and Deontay Wilder for a while now and Fury's new challenge to Ngannou could open the door to that happening.
Check out the tweet below where Fury started the talk online about the potential bout.
Who would like to see me fight this beast boxing rules @ufc gloves?@danawhite @francis_ngannou pic.twitter.com/xONNoT8NzR
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) January 6, 2022
Ngannou quickly responded to Fury's post with a suggestion about a possible rule change to the potential fight.
How about MMA rules with boxing gloves? I can do you that favor. https://t.co/NpCMOQ3DDu
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) January 6, 2022
Fury and Ngannou then exchanged more aggressive words. See their tweets directed at each other below.
you want to come in to my world calling me & wilder out to a boxing match. what i can guarantee you would be knocked out & also paid your highest purse to be so! so have a think -- https://t.co/JtOgcydYCJ
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) January 6, 2022
After I handle business on Jan. 22 I'll fight you under any special rule set you want. In a ring, an octagon or a phone booth. https://t.co/twRhBnFwwH
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) January 6, 2022
Is a crossover fight between Fury and Ngannou something which you would be interested in seeing?
Two big title fights official for UFC 272
Dana White has confirmed that two title fights will take place at UFC 272 which will take place in March.
The two bouts will be the third fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway and the other fight will be the rematch for the UFC bantamweight title between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan.
Two championship rivalries will be settled at UFC 272 in March, Dana White told @bokamotoESPN.
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 5, 2022
Contracts have not been signed, per sources, but both fights should be finalized soon. pic.twitter.com/csJ9Vb0TRh
Anthony Pettis to return to PFL
Despite having an unsuccessful start to life in PFL, Anthony Pettis will return to the promotion in 2022.
.@Showtimepettis isn’t done chasing the $1 million prize ----
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) January 6, 2022
MORE: https://t.co/xWu5PGwAH2 pic.twitter.com/tHMOmqsbmD
Chaotic BKFC fight made official
A potentially chaotic fight between Julian Lane and Mike Perry has been made official in BKFC and will take place in February.
The pair were involved in a scuffle last month at a BKFC event.
Julian Lane and Mike Perry settle their beef #Knucklemania in February. -- Who ya got?
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) January 6, 2022
DETAILS: https://t.co/QYMnZPisrs pic.twitter.com/BEV51bNHOd
Jake Paul updates his offer to Dana White
Several days ago, Jake Paul made an offer to Dana White which involved him retiring from boxing and entering the USADA testing pool to compete in a UFC fight against Jorge Masvidal if Dana White improved fighter pay within the promotion.
Paul has now updated his offer to White.
Check out Paul's new offer below.
Dana last day to accept my offer…you are a good negotiator. In an effort to bridge the gap, I’m willing to reduce my ask to $40K min, 40% rev for first 5 years and long term health care. Deal?
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 6, 2022
Or are you making another selfie video showing the world how much I’m in your head?
Brandon Moreno gets an awesome Lego UFC belt
Brandon Moreno won the UFC flyweight title last year by submitting Deiveson Figueiredo.
Today, Moreno was gifted a brand new awesome Lego UFC belt.
It is well publicised that Moreno is a huge fan of Lego and FunkPop figures.
The flyweight champ is now the Lego champion of the world -- @theassassinbaby
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 6, 2022
(via @chrisihle4) pic.twitter.com/94SJ7ofQuL
Tommy Fury still chasing fight against Jake Paul
Despite pulling out of his scheduled fight against Jake Paul last month, Tommy Fury is still chasing the fight against Paul.
See what Fury had to say about Paul in a recent interview below.
Tommy Fury wants to test Jake Paul -- #TheMMAHour
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 5, 2022
https://t.co/fAurlG49b0 pic.twitter.com/ogN4Pcu403
On this day in 2006...
On this day in 2006 Brian Stann made his professional MMA debut.
Jan6.2006
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) January 6, 2022
16 years ago today,
Brian Stann made his professional MMA debut & finished Aaron Stark. pic.twitter.com/sHNzzHjStf
Tony Bellew speaks about Jake Paul
Former cruiserweight boxing champion Tony Bellew has had his say on Jake Paul.
Bellew actually has a career win over Paul's coach BJ Flores.
Tony Bellew says Jake Paul is scared to say his name -- pic.twitter.com/Xncore69uZ
— Oddschanger (@Oddschanger) January 6, 2022
