Mike Tyson to train Francis Ngannou for bout vs. Tyson Fury
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Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou has sought the help of Mike Tyson as the former prepares for his boxing debut against heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Ngannou's 10-round bout against Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) is scheduled for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"It's no secret I back Ngannou 100 percent in this face-off of champions," Tyson said Thursday in a prepared statement. "