Tyson Fury lays down gauntlet to Francis Ngannou as he challenges former UFC star to special rules boxing match in a cage with smaller gloves and Mike Tyson as celebrity referee

 Tyson Fury has made a statement of intent in his public challenge to Francis Ngannou.

Boxing’s WBC heavyweight world champion is calling out the ex-UFC heavyweight champion, who was stripped of his title earlier this week and secured his free agency.

Tyson Fury has made a statement of intent in his public challenge to Francis Ngannou.

Boxing’s WBC heavyweight world champion is calling out the ex-UFC heavyweight champion, who was stripped of his title earlier this week and secured his free agency.

Ngannou has said he would be open to a move into boxing in 2023, though it’s unclear exactly what he will do next.

Fury sent his message via SecondsOut as he said: “Francis Ngannou, I know you’re out of contract with the UFC.

“Wanna earn some big boy money? Come see the Gypsy King

Let’s do a big, big fight for the baddest MF on the planet.

“Let’s kick it up spicy, in a cage, four-ounce gloves, under Queensberry [boxing rules], and let’s have a badass referee like Iron Mike Tyson.

“Did I just sell that to the world?”