Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: Potential Heavyweight Rematch Looms in 2025

The First Clash: A Historic Boxing Moment

The first meeting between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou stunned the boxing world when the former UFC champion not only knocked down Fury in the third round but pushed him to the limit, ultimately losing via a narrow and controversial split decision.

Potential Rematch in 2025

According to recent developments, Ngannou is planning to return to boxing in 2025, with the exact timing to be determined based on opponents and opportunities. Both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have been mentioned as potential opponents, with Ngannou’s team indicating he’s open to either matchup.

Ngannou’s Rising Stock in Boxing

The former MMA star’s performance against Fury, widely considered the pre-eminent heavyweight in boxing today, exceeded all expectations. Many observers believed Ngannou deserved to win the fight outright, and he nearly engineered one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport.

The Current Landscape

Since their first encounter, Ngannou has remained active, returning to MMA in 2024 and becoming the PFL heavyweight champion with a first-round victory over Renan Ferreira. His boxing career has included two professional matches, with his debut against Fury being particularly noteworthy when he shocked everyone by dropping ‘The Gypsy King’.

Looking Ahead

The first bout proved that underestimating Ngannou was a grave error, and he has successfully gate-crashed boxing’s top tier. Those close to Ngannou emphasize two key qualities that make him a formidable opponent: his intelligence and his fearlessness in the ring.