Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: By The Numbers 0

 

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 26: Francis Ngannou trains with coach Dewey Cooper at the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou open workout on September 26, 2023, at Ngannou™s private gym in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan Icon Sportswire) BOXING: SEP 26 Francis Ngannou Workout EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2309262583
Francis Ngannou and Dewey Cooper at his much maligned open workout. | Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire, IMAGO

One of the most significant numbers related to Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is a big fat zero. And yes, zero is a number, I checked.

Zero is the number of pro boxing fights Ngannou has under his belt as he heads into a fight with his generation’s greatest heavyweight pugilist. The only other time a boxing neophyte took on someone of this talent level was when Conor McGregor took on Floyd Mayweather. And after McGregor’s snot was punched into the sec