Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is on the verge of receiving a substantial financial reward from his highly anticipated boxing match against the renowned Tyson Fury. Scheduled to take place on October 28 in Saudi Arabia, this clash promises to be a significant moment in Ngannou’s career.

According to Ngannou’s manager, Marquel Martin, the financial compensation Ngannou is set to receive for this bout far surpasses what he could have earned during his tenure as UFC champion. Martin emphasized that Ngannou would have needed to engage in numerous fights within the UFC to accumulate such a remarkable sum, highlighting the lucrative nature of this boxing opportunity.

During an interview on The MMA Hour, Martin stated, “Let’s just say that the bag is so big that he’ll drop it on the way to the bank.” He elaborated that this financial windfall is transformative, aligning perfectly with their planned expectations and aspirations for Ngannou’s career.

While Martin refrained from disclosing the exact amount Ngannou will earn, he did indicate that it would be significantly higher than the total earnings from all of his fights in the UFC combined. He noted, “By far, he will earn multiple times more.” This marks a pivotal moment for Ngannou, showcasing the vast differences in earnings between boxing and mixed martial arts.

Martin further explained that even as a champion in the UFC, Ngannou would have needed to compete in several high-stakes matches to reach this financial level. “Just to make, even while being champion, he would have to fight multiple times,” he remarked, underscoring the unique financial landscape of boxing compared to the UFC.

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