The upcoming boxing match set for October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between FrancisNgannou and Tyson Fury has stirred a lot of debate among fans. Many view it as a move solely driven by financial gain on the part of Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, as it promises to be the most lucrative fight of his career. Notably, Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer, is now Ngannou’s trainer for this bout.
While this arrangement is certainly financially rewarding for Ngannou, the question on everyone’s mind is just how much he’s charging to coach Ngannou. Interestingly, Tyson has previously disclosed the amount he would be taking for this coaching role.
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Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury: Check out the money Mike Tyson has revealed to take as his coaching fee
Mike Tyson was a cash cow in the boxing world, bringing in enormous sums not just for himself but also for everyone involved in his fights, allowing him to live a billionaire’s lifestyle. While it’s common knowledge that Tyson used to command hefty paychecks at the height of his fighting career, the burning question on fans’ minds now is: how much will he make from training Ngannou? Intriguingly, Tyson revealed this information during a podcast with Israel Adesanya last year.
During the podcast, Adesanya had high praise for Ngannou, applauding how he boldly demanded fair pay, saying, “Look, this is what’s happening. They’re paying me this much and I’m this guy.” He contrasted this with the notion of Mike Tyson, at the peak of his career, receiving a mere $600,000 per fight, which he found to be unacceptable.
Mike Tyson provided further insight, telling Adesanya, “Listen, that’d be my training expenses. That’s my training expenses.” While not explicitly stated, it strongly suggested that this amount could be his approximate coaching fee.
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Recent reports suggest that Ngannou’s multi-million dollar gamble has paid off, with him set to earn over $8 million (£6 million) in his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury. However, in the world of sports, purse and salary information is often kept hidden, so it remains to be seen if these reports accurately reflect their earnings.
