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In the wake of the epic bout with Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou's coach has spoken highly of his generosity.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou made his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023.
The Cameroonian fighter not only shook the boxing world with his performance but also shared the wealth in an unprecedented manner.
Ngannou, known for his devastating skills inside the octagon, reportedly earned a staggering £8.7 million ($10million) for his bout against the seasoned Fury, and the financial windfall extended beyond his own life.
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Eric Nicksick, Ngannou's coach since 2018, found his life dramatically transformed after the fight against the Gypsy King.
The Cameroon-born fighter, despite facing a split-decision loss to Fury, exhibited an extraordinary level of gratitude towards his coach, acknowledging the pivotal role Nicksick played in his career.
Nicksick, in an interview with MMA Junkie, expressed his astonishment at the generosity he received from Ngannou.
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He said: "It was the most money I’ve ever been paid by a fighter – it was unbelievable. It was more than I expected. Obviously, Francis has always taken great care of me, but it floored me.”
The standard practice in boxing is for fighters to compensate their coaches within the range of five to twenty percent of their earnings following a match.
However, the exact percentage Ngannou shared with Nicksick remains undisclosed. Nevertheless, the impact on the coach's life is vividly evident.
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"When I saw my Wells Fargo account that morning, it literally brought me to tears. That’s a true story. Literally brought me to tears because he changed my life – not only from a professional standpoint, but a monetary standpoint. It allowed me a lot of financial freedom," Nicksick revealed.
Ngannou's generosity allowed Nicksick to make significant changes in his life, including treating his daughter to a celebration in Park City for her 16th birthday and purchasing a new car.
“There’s a lot of things with Francis moving over to boxing, and the way he takes care of his team. He loves every single one of us and he shows it. He takes care of us, and I couldn’t thank him enough.”
Nicksick expressed his gratitude towards Ngannou's unparalleled generosity, reflecting on the positive impact it had on both his personal and professional life.
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