UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Nganou has been told he is nowhere near ready to face Tyson Fury in a crossover bout.
Predator was on the receiving end of a shock call-out from the WBC heavyweight king last week, a challenge he gladly accepted.
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But the heavy-handed Cameron’s chances of overtaking the Gypsy King have been dismissed by many in the boxing world, including former WBC Cruiserweight Title challenger BJ Flores.
He told The Shamo: “Francis Ngannou is a lot of fun to watch.
“He’s such a big, strong and explosive and such a powerful athlete.
“But with Tyson Fury, it’s very difficult to get out there with a guy like Tyson Fury.
“It might sound easy on TV but Tyson Fury is the real deal and Francis would struggle incredibly with a guy like Tyson Fury.
“He’s just not going to go out there and just hit him.
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“Fury is going to defeat him, period. I’d like them to fight other guys who are even bigger – he’s not ready for Tyson Fury.”
Ngannou, 34, is currently on the final battle of his UFC contract and hopes to negotiate a new deal that will allow him to take up boxing.
The former refugee will be back for a week at the main event of UFC 270 in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.
Ngannou’s first title defense will see him take on former MMA Factory teammate Cyril Gain.
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In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Nganou said of his first title defense: “I don’t recognize [Gane’s] belt
“I am the undisputed heavyweight champion. [Gane’s belt] Not valid, it’s a replacement.
“The presence of the champion invalidates the interim title. And here I am.”
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