UFC legend Michael Bisping has claimed that the undisputed heavyweight title showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk could be 'in danger'.
Fury and Usyk finally reached an agreement to stage their fight in Saudi Arabia towards the end of 2023 or in early 2024, but first, the WBC world heavyweight champion must get past former UFC star Francis Ngannou on Saturday night.
The British fighter is expected by many to have his hand raised come the end of the contest, but there are concerns that Ngannou could be looking to employ unorthodox tactics in an attempt to catch Fury off guard. This could result in the WBC champion picking up a significant injury and putting an undisputed clash Usyk in jeopardy.
Speaking to Betway, Bisping explained how Ngannou could send shockwaves through boxing's heavyweight division.
“If Ngannou can connect then Fury and Usyk will be in danger, 100 per cent," Bisping said.
"And that's the gamble Tyson Fury is taking and Fury has to be careful. Everytime you underestimate an opponent, that's when the opponent can come back to bite you.
"We've seen it before when a champion comes in far too cocky thinking he can walk through the guy and they get served a real big piece of humble pie, so this fight is a real gamble for Fury.
"What happens if he gets knocked out? What if one of those Ngannou missiles or grenades land? The lights go out for Tyson Fury, but also on the Oleksandr Usyk fight as well.”