RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Eric Nicksick is aware of the criticism and talk surrounding Francis Ngannou ’s dive into the boxing world, but he assures the critics the former UFC heavyweight champion is in it to win it, not just collect a big payday. Nicksick, head coach at Xtreme Couture, sees Ngannou motivated and dialed in ahead of his colossal boxing match against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury this Saturday. The two clash in a 10-round, non-title bout under professional boxing rules. Nicksick says Ngannou’s mind is right where it needs to be to pull off one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history. “He’s taking this very seriously, and I think that you hear some of those things, and we’re not big on reading the comment section or anything like that, but we obviously are going to feel it, are going to hear it, and I think that’s motivated him extra to work hard,” Nicksick told MMA Junkie. “Being at all his training sessions and watching him put all the work he’s put in, he’s taking this very seriously
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