Fury vs Ngannou: Leading Contender Deems Bout 'Disrespectful'

• Tyson Fury recently announced he will fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou
• This announcement has not gone down well within the camps of a few other boxers
• Number 1 contender Filip Hrgovic has since come out to express his dissatisfaction

Tyson Fury’s fight announcement of a bout with former UFC champion, Francis Ngannou, has been greeted with mixed reactions.

Following a recent outburst from the camp of Oleksandr Usyk about the impending exhibition fight, another number 1 contender has not held back his feelings about the fight.

With the match slated for October 28 in Saudi Arabia, it appears all but confirmed that Fury would not be defending his WBC World Heavyweight title again this year.

Filip Hrgovic, who is reported by Sky Sports to be next in line to challenge Usyk for the IBF world title, has also expressed outrage at the blockbuster bout between the Gypsy King and the Cameroonian.

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Hrgovic on Fury, Ngannou fight

The 31-year-old Croatian fighter spoke to Wasserman Boxing, claiming the division was waiting for the Gypsy King.

"It’s an easy, easy job for big money. It’s good for both fighters and I have nothing against these kind of fights.

But, in this situation where we’re waiting for the next undisputed champion and where he’s stopping the whole division, I don’t think it’s a good move for him. I think it’s disrespectful to boxing fans and to the [sport.]"

Hrgovic believes Fury should instead pursue a title unification bout, following which he could pursue exhibition fights as a winner or if he retires.

"In this moment, it’s disrespectful and stupid in this situation. We’re all waiting for the undisputed champion. He should box his mandatory of a unification."

The Croatian, like many other fans and fighters, expects Fury and Usyk to reach an agreement over a unification bout in the heavyweight division.

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Ngannou meets Kylian Mbappe

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe meeting Ngannou in Cameroon when he visited the central African nation.

The French star arrived in Yaoundé with his father last month for a three-day visit, which included a meeting with high-ranking officials over his plans.

The 2018 World Cup winner received a surprise invite from MMA star, Ngannou, who treated the PSG forward to the famous Cameroonian dish - Ndole.