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The WBC's 'Riyadh' belt which will be on the line. PA
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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou size each other up in London. PA
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From left to right: Tyson Fury, Frank Warren, Bob Arum and Francis Ngannou sit at the top table in London. PA
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Francis Ngannou has his say at the press conference. PA
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Tyson Fury answers a question from the floor. Getty
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WBC champion Tyson Fury takes the mic. Getty
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Tyson Fury, left, and Francis Ngannou pose during the press conference. Reuters
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Francis Ngannou inspects Tyson Fury's flabby waist. Reuters.
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Francis Ngannou answers a question. PA
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The WBC's 'Riyadh' belt which will be on the line. PA
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Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou size each other up in London. PA
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From left to right: Tyson Fury, Frank Warren, Bob Arum and Francis Ngannou sit at the top table in London. PA
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Francis Ngannou has his say at the press conference. PA
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Tyson Fury answers a question from the floor. Getty
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WBC champion Tyson Fury takes the mic. Getty
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Tyson Fury, left, and Francis Ngannou pose during the press conference. Reuters
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Francis Ngannou inspects Tyson Fury's flabby waist. Reuters.
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Francis Ngannou answers a question. PA
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The WBC's 'Riyadh' belt which will be on the line. PA
Tyson Fury blasts Oleksandr Usyk as he and Francis Ngannou come face to face
Heavyweight champion shows little interest in unification ahead of showdown with MMA star in Saudi Arabia
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08 September, 2023
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