Is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou good or bad for the Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts business landscape? Does UFC make it harder for their former stars to crossover and who could even make the jump anymore? Patrick Auger discuses Fury vs Ngannou and more on this episode of The Fight Business Podcast. 

Timestamps:
(00:00) Episode Overview
(02:39) Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury Business Breakdown
(32:07) Bob Iger: Disney bringing on strategic partner for ESPN
(57:56) PFL partners with USADA, Michael Venom Page free agent, Bellator and PFL merger
(01:01:08) Dana White: Forbes Sportsmoney breakdown / UFC financials
(01:16:54) Outro

Is Fury vs. Ngannou the Last UFC / Boxing Crossover? (Fight Business Podcast)

On today's episode, we'll discuss the fighters' class action lawsuit against the UFC plus much more.

This is episode 167 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: UFC Class Action Lawsuit, explained

If anyone has had a harder 5 years in boxing than Isaac Chamberlain, please send them my way.
Watching him win the British and Commonwealth was the definition of a feel-good story and what we watch boxing for.
In contrast Jack Catterall is sill waiting for his fairytale moment and it is likely that wait will continue well past his retirement.
(0% of boxing is making the public care about you. You do that in the ring.

TAKE CARE

BEYOND BOXING EP194 - FROM CHAMBO SEASON TO RIYADH SEASON

Today on the podcast, we discuss the fallout from UFC 295 fight cancellations, talk Jones-Miocic and if it ever happens plus look ahead to Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou.

This is episode 177 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: UFC 295, Jones-Miocic, Fury-Ngannou

Sheehan is back to give you his Top 5 BEST BETS plus PREDICTIONS for Fury vs. Ngannou (Battle of the Baddest) in Riydah, Invicta FC 54: McCormack vs. Wojcik and Cage Warriors 162: Rome on this episode of The Sheehan Show.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Last Week Betting Recap
(05:40) BET 1: Danni McCormack vs. Karolina Wojcik
(12:50) BET 2: Samantha Jean-Francois vs. Micol Disegni
(16:44) BET 3: Alberth Dias vs. Simone D'Anna
(20:05) FLIER OF THE WEEK: Kalindra Faria vs. Valesca Machado
(23:44) BET 4: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
(26:36) Cage Warriors 162: Rome - Betting Odds / Tips
(29:11) Invicta FC 54: McCormack vs. Wojcik:  - Betting Odds / Tips

LAST WEEK - Picks: 3/3, Flier VOID
OVERALL 2023: Bets: 71/147 | Fliers: 13/37

TOP BETS: Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, Invicita 54, Cage Warriors | The Sheehan Show

What you do outside the ring will show in the ring as Andre Sterling once said.
What we saw from Fury was a man struggling to cope with the realities of his physical condition, and a man out of love with boxing.
When you love boxing you are faithful to it, loyal to it and the rhythms and routines it demands.
Fury faced a man in Francis Ngannou who had a real point to prove, and my goodness did he prove it.

Last night showed that Hard work is the match that lights up the talent.

BEYOND BOXING EP195 - THE DAY TYSON FURY BECAME A DOSSER

Today on the podcast, we'll be looking at Francis Ngannou's boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) future, whether the fight lawsuit will now head to trial after the 9th circuit court denied UFC's appeal and much more.

This is episode 178 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: Francis Ngannou's Future, UFC Headed to Trial?

On today's podcast, we'll examine a potential face off between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, the champ-champ fever in mixed martial arts (MMA) and much more.

This is episode 180 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira?

Today on the podcast, we'll review the new ESPN broadcast deal with the PFL, discuss the very stupid Ian Garry controversy, forecast Arman Tsarukyan's future and much more.

This is episode 181 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: PFL-ESPN, Ian Garry, Edward Said and More

On today's podcast, we'll discuss the UFC 300 card and why UFC 299 might be a lot better, why Jon Jones wants the title to fight Stipe Miocic, what close fight with a different outcome changes the MMA GOAT debate and so much more.

This is episode 186 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: UFC 299 > UFC 300?

Today on the program, we'll look at weird UFC 299-Dustin Poirier situation, take another look at fighter pay, beauty vs. drama in the fight game plus much more.

This is episode 189 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

Live Chat: Dustin Poirier UFC 299 Fiasco, Fighter Pay, Dana White

It is incredible that this version of the pod has made it to 200. 100% of that is down to you guys. You are the best audience anyone could hope for.
As a group we punch well above our weight and we will only get stronger.

There are also others I need to thank for where the podcast is today:
Martin and Andi – No idea why Andi hasn’t just changed it to ‘Y’ already, but these two are the reason I’m doing this.
Riku – Always being a voice of reason and a genius when it comes to the art of communication.
Greg Hackett – Added so much value with his USA perspective on boxing and his really simply but powerful way of explaining boxing.
Umar Sadiq – Through the pod we got to witness how cruel boxing can be. But, it was also goo to know the Umar is enjoying his new life in Los Angeles.
Isaac Chamberlain – It is so good to see him up where he belongs. Few have worked as hard as he has to get there.
Donnall Smith – a man who gave a lot in his episodes. He still has his greatest nights ahead of him.
Denzel Bentley – One of the classiest men in boxing. A man who I still believe will be a world champion.
Larry Olubamiwo – The man, the episode…then the other episode.
Shakiba Moghadam – An incredible woman who has done incredible things, and continues to do so.
Dan Azeez – The man that climbed the mountain, and will do so again. One of the sport’s true gentlemen.

There are so many others that support behind the scenes and I would run out of characters thanking them all, but they are so important in keeping me where I am in terms of the podcast and in terms of life.

It’s been a hell of a ride and we are finished yet.

BEYOND BOXING EP200 - BACK TO THE FUTURE IV

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Luke Thomas is a leading voice and analyst in the sport of MMA whose work routinely crosses media platforms. He currently serves as the host of SiriusXM's The Luke Thomas Show on channel 156. He is also a former editor and podcaster at MMA Fighting, where he hosted the Monday Morning Analyst and Promotional Malpractice Live Chat podcasts as well as studio shows such as The MMA Beat and The MMA Hour. Thomas helped create the co-branded USA Today/SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. His written work has appeared in the Washington Post, Salon, ESPN and dozens of newspapers across the country.

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