Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Odds: Fury Given 80% Chance to Win as Fight is Officially Announced
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Odds: Fury Given 80% Chance to Win as Fight is Officially Announced
Tyson Fury has torn his way through the heavyweight division, making boxing's baddest names look like mere mortals when they enter the ring with him. So, for his next challenge, he'll be facing one of the most feared power punchers in MMA history.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannous is officially on the books, meaning Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou odds are starting to appear in sportsbooks. Unfortunately for Ngannou, the oddsmakers don't seem to like his chances to win.
If you're a boxing fan and you're unfamiliar with Ngannou's resume, it's not a stretch to say he's the biggest knockout threat Fury has ever faced. Even Deontay Wilder pales in comparison when you consider how powerful Ngannou is. So, it's a little shocking to see how lopsided the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou odds are.
In the UFC, Ngannou was untouchable once he learned how to fight. He finished his career on a six-fight win streak, taking out future Hall of Famer Stipe Miocic and rising superstar Ciryl Gane in the process.
But, this is boxing. Tyson Fury is still yet to lose in the ring, sporting a record of 33-0-1 and making almost every opponent he faces look childish.
It's true that Fury has a massive advantage, as the latest Tyson Fury vs. Franci Ngannou odds have pointed out, but can Ngannou pull off the massive upset in his first pro boxing event ever? Let's take a look and find out.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Date and Location
- Date: October 28, 2023
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Odds
| Fighter | Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fury | -400 | 80% |
| Francis Ngannou | +300 | 25% |
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As you can see in the latest Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou odds, the sportsbooks aren't giving the Cameroonian superstar much of a chance in the ring. If the fight was taking place in the octagon, I'm sure we'd see lopsided odds in the reverse fashion, but in the boxing ring it appears as though Tyson has the upper hand.
Right now, Tyson Fury comes into this fight as a -400 favorite, implying he has an 80% chance to walk away with his hand raised and preserve his unbeaten record. But, to be fair, he was a bigger favorite in his last two boxing matches against real professional boxers.
As for Ngannou, his Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou odds give him just a 25% chance at victory. At +300, he's not given much of a chance, even with all that power he possesses behind his punches.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou Fighter Records
Tyson Fury's Record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Win | 33–0–1 | Derek Chisora | TKO | 10 (12), 2:51 | 12/3/22 |
| 33 | Win | 32–0–1 | Dillian Whyte | TKO | 6 (12), 2:59 | 4/23/22 |
| 32 | Win | 31–0–1 | Deontay Wilder | KO | 11 (12), 1:10 | 10/9/21 |
| 31 | Win | 30–0–1 | Deontay Wilder | TKO | 7 (12), 1:39 | 2/22/20 |
| 30 | Win | 29–0–1 | Otto Wallin | UD | 12 | 9/14/19 |
| 29 | Win | 28–0–1 | Tom Schwarz | TKO | 2 (12), 2:54 | 6/15/19 |
| 28 | Draw | 27–0–1 | Deontay Wilder | SD | 12 | 12/1/18 |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Francesco Pianeta | PTS | 10 | 8/18/18 |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Sefer Seferi | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 6/9/18 |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Wladimir Klitschko | UD | 12 | 11/28/15 |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Christian Hammer | RTD | 8 (12), 3:00 | 2/28/15 |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Derek Chisora | RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | 11/29/14 |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Joey Abell | TKO | 4 (10), 1:48 | 2/15/14 |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Steve Cunningham | KO | 7 (12), 2:55 | 4/20/13 |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Kevin Johnson | UD | 12 | 12/1/12 |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Vinny Maddalone | TKO | 5 (12), 1:35 | 7/7/12 |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Martin Rogan | TKO | 5 (12), 3:00 | 4/14/12 |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Neven Pajkić | TKO | 3 (12), 2:44 | 11/12/11 |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Nicolai Firtha | TKO | 5 (12), 2:19 | 9/18/11 |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Derek Chisora | UD | 12 | 7/23/11 |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Marcelo Luiz Nascimento | KO | 5 (10), 2:48 | 2/19/11 |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Zack Page | UD | 8 | 12/19/10 |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Rich Power | PTS | 8 | 9/10/10 |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | John McDermott | TKO | 9 (12), 1:08 | 6/25/10 |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Hans-Jörg Blasko | TKO | 1 (8), 2:14 | 3/5/10 |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Tomas Mrazek | PTS | 6 | 9/26/09 |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | John McDermott | PTS | 10 | 9/11/09 |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Aleksandrs Selezens | TKO | 3 (6), 0:48 | 7/18/09 |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Scott Belshaw | TKO | 2 (8), 0:52 | 5/23/09 |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Matthew Ellis | KO | 1 (6), 0:48 | 4/11/09 |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Lee Swaby | RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 3/14/09 |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Daniil Peretyatko | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00 | 2/28/09 |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Marcel Zeller | TKO | 3 (6), 2:50 | 1/17/09 |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Béla Gyöngyösi | TKO | 1 (6), 2:14 | 12/6/08 |
Francis Ngannou's Record
| Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–3 | Ciryl Gane | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 270 | 1/22/22 |
| 16–3 | Stipe Miocic | KO (punch) | UFC 260 | 3/27/21 |
| 15–3 | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | KO (punches) | UFC 249 | 5/9/20 |
| 14–3 | Junior dos Santos | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos | 6/29/19 |
| 13–3 | Cain Velasquez | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez | 2/17/19 |
| 12–3 | Curtis Blaydes | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 | 11/24/18 |
| 11–3 | Derrick Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 226 | 7/7/18 |
| 11–2 | Stipe Miocic | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 220 | 1/20/18 |
| 11–1 | Alistair Overeem | KO (punch) | UFC 218 | 12/2/17 |
| 10–1 | Andrei Arlovski | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | 1/28/17 |
| 9–1 | Anthony Hamilton | Submission (kimura) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | 12/9/16 |
| 8–1 | Bojan Mihajlović | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | 7/23/16 |
| 7–1 | Curtis Blaydes | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos | 4/10/16 |
| 6–1 | Luis Henrique | KO (punch) | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | 12/19/15 |
| 5–1 | William Baldutti | TKO (punches) | KHK MMA National Tryouts: Finale 2015 | 5/28/15 |
| 4–1 | Luc Ngeleka | Submission (guillotine choke) | SHC 10: Carvalho vs. Belo | 9/20/14 |
| 3–1 | Nicolas Specq | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 100% Fight 20: Comeback | 4/5/14 |
| 2–1 | Bilal Tahtahi | KO (punch) | ||
| 1–1 | Zoumana Cisse | Decision (unanimous) | 100% Fight: Contenders 21 | 12/14/13 |
| 1–0 | Rachid Benzina | Submission (armbar) | 100% Fight: Contenders 20 | 11/30/13 |