TYSON FURY is set to throne down in a historic crossover clash with Francis Ngannou.
A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after The Gypsy King sparked out Dillian Whyte at Wembley last April.
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to throw down
But the fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted with the UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
Ngannou, however, became a free agent in January – although Team Fury on opened talks with the former UFC heavyweight king a matter of weeks ago.
And SunSport understands the clash of lineal heavyweight boxing and UFC champions has been finalised.
The shock fight – which will mark Ngannou’s professional boxing debut – is set to be announced in a matter of hours.
A September return for Gypsy King Fury was mooted following the collapse of his undisputed heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
But it’s unclear when his dance with Cameroonian clubber Ngannou will take place.
SunSport, however, understands that WBC heavyweight king Fury is set to begin training fight next week.
Fury and Ngannou, 34 and 36 respectively, have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of six months.
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And the Wythenshawe warrior recently revealed he’d received multiple offers from across the globe to stage the fight.
He said: “I think there’s been a lot of talk of me and Ngannou fighting each other.
“He wants to come to boxing and he wants to fight me, he was even at one of my last fights and got up on the ring and confronted me!”
“There’s potential. We’ve had a lot of offers from the Middle East at the moment to host that fight over the summer”
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How to set up a Boxing Gym in my House
Many people are curious about how to start a boxing business. Many people are curious about how much equipment they should purchase, what type of space they need, and how many employees they will require. There are many factors that can affect the cost of starting your business. Location, type of business and number of employees are all important factors. But one thing that most people forget is the importance of having good equipment. If you don’t have any equipment then you cannot get started. So if you really want to start a boxing gym in your home, here are some tips to help you out.
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- A punching bag (or more) is essential. This is essential because it will make it easier to practice punches. This can be anything from a small plastic bag to heavy leather bags. It should be large enough to comfortably fit you. Also make sure that it is sturdy and durable so that you can use it for years to come.
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- You need gloves. Gloves protect your hands during sparring sessions. They can be ordered online or at local shops. Select the pair that fits your style and needs.
- You need a mouthpiece. Mouthpieces are used to protect your teeth during sparring sessions. You can purchase these online or offline stores. Again, choose a pair that suits your style and needs.
- You will need a ring. Rings can be used for simulating real fights. You can purchase them either online or offline. Make sure that it has padding on both sides so that you aren’t injured during sparring sessions.
- You will need to have a towel. To wipe your sweat off after every workout, use a towel. These towels can be bought at your local sporting goods store, or online. They should be soft and absorbent.
