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Three Potential Boxing-MMA Cross Promotion Fights in 2025


Published on 2024-12-28 02:24:10 - MSN
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  • MMA and Boxing continue to thrive and when the two codes have crossed over it has been memorable with Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury and Jake Paul and his various bouts against ageing MMA stars.

The article from MSN Sports discusses potential crossover fights between boxing and MMA in 2025, highlighting three matchups that could generate significant interest. The first potential fight is between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr., a rematch of their 2017 bout, which could be under boxing or mixed rules to add intrigue. The second matchup features Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury, following their previous encounter where Ngannou, an MMA fighter, surprisingly knocked down Fury, a top-tier boxer. This rematch could further explore Ngannou's boxing skills. Lastly, the article mentions Amanda Nunes versus Claressa Shields, a fight that would pit two of the most dominant female fighters in their respective sports against each other, potentially under boxing rules given Shields' background. These fights are seen as lucrative due to the crossover appeal and the fighters' established fanbases.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/three-potential-boxing-mma-cross-promotion-fights-in-2025/ar-AA1wAvUg ]
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