Tyson Fury makes Mike Tyson prediction ahead of intriguing Francis Ngannou boxing showdown
Tyson Fury is currently preparing for his boxing fight with former UFC star Francis Ngannou
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Tyson Fury believes Mike Tyson will 'teach Francis Ngannou a lot' prior to their fight in Saudi Arabia next month.
But the 35-year-old has backed himself and believes both his idol and his opponent have their work cut out.
Fury goes into his fight with Ngannou as the overwhelming favourite to reign supreme.
He's never lost a fight during his glittering career so far, with a draw with Deontay Wilder the only blot on his record.
Boxing icon Mike Tyson is helping Francis Ngannou ahead of Tyson Fury fight
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And while Fury expects Tyson to 'teach Ngannou a lot', he doesn't think the former UFC star stands a chance of winning.
"Mike Tyson is a great guy. He is a living legend in sport," the 'Gypsy King' told the Daily Mail.
"He is a living legend in boxing. He's got a lot of knowledge on boxing, I think he will teach Francis a lot.
"But, I don't it would matter who trained Ngannou for this fight.
"He's got to fight Tyson Fury and I'm not an easy opponent for anybody no matter who is training you.
"So yeah, everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face.
"That's exactly what's going to happen to Ngannou when I fight him.
"He's going to have this big plan and then he's going to get punched in the face and it's going to go all out the window."
Ngannou isn't running scared, however.
And he's blown away by Tyson's willingness to coach him, admitting it doesn't feel real.
"Having Mike Tyson present just makes you realise what is happening," he stated.
"You know that you have a fight and obviously you are serious about it but it seems like there is something missing.
"You're like okay I have a fight but what else do I need?
"Then you have Mike Tyson and he's basically like the biggest boxing figure.
"It makes me think 'oh man, this is serious, very very serious. It doesn't get more serious than this.'
"That alone brings you a lot of motivation. Even when you're tired, even when you're done for the day, I'm like 'man one more'.
"I want to do one more. I'm like I just want to be like that man. So all that stuff, has helped me mentally already.
"Then of course, there is the technical aspect that he is bringing too.
"We all know how technical Mike Tyson was so obviously having his tips and hearing from him is very helpful for me.
"I won't have his boxing style but I can definitely learn a lot from him.'
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Tyson Fury will go up against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on October 28
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Fury has previously denied claims of a rematch clause in his contract with Ngannou.
But it emerged earlier this week that there's a chance the men will meet for a second time.
Fury has already confirmed he's received an offer to fight in UFC - and that's something he's open to.
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