Francis Ngannou still wants Tyson Fury rematch for next boxing match

Francis Ngannou will go after Tyson Fury to defeat Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday with hopes of setting up a rematch between them in 2025.

Former UFC heavyweight champion and current PFL Super Fight champion Ngannou still has a sour taste in his mouth stemming from his controversial split-decision loss to Fury in October 2023.

Ngannou, among many others, felt he was wronged by the judges that night after he knocked Fury down and was very successful. Since that fight, Ngannou suffered a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua before returning to MMA with a first-round TKO of Renan Ferreira in October.

The next move for Ngannou is unclear, but he said boxing remains a priority.

“I’m not coming back because I never left – I’m still around,” Ngannou shared seconds out. “What I know for sure is that I want a rematch with Fury.”

The outcome of the expected rematch between Fury and Usyk could have an impact on what happens to Ngannou. If Fury loses, the path to booking that fight could potentially open up for “The Predator.” However, if Fury prevails and avenges his loss to Usyk from earlier this year, then a trilogy fight could potentially come into play next year.

While a Fury loss may actually be the more ideal outcome for Ngannou, he said he expects his former opponent to win.

“Who do I think will win? I think Fury,” Ngannou said. “Not that I take Usyk out. Much respect to Usyk for what he has done, and for their first match. To be honest, he proved me wrong. I admit that. I was wrong on that one. But I’m still going after Fury.”