Frank Warren, Tyson Fury's promoter, believes the only way Francis Ngannou can beat the WBC world heavyweight champion is by knockout.
The former UFC heavyweight champion is set to face Fury in his professional boxing debut on October 28 in Saudi Arabia in a fight which sees Ngannou billed as a massive underdog.
Opponents for a debut do not come much tougher than Fury who in the eyes of many is the best operator in the heavyweight division.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Warren claims that Ngannou will not be able to match Fury's boxing ability, and therefore will need utilise his punching power if he has any chance of emerging victorious.
"I can't see him outboxing Tyson, I can only see him coming to do what he does best. Throw bombs, he is a big puncher. So I think there is going to be a shootout," Warren said.
"Tyson's last few fights, he hasn't exactly come out and boxed he has gone out and traded with people. So I think it is going to be bomb's away. He has got to get this one out of the way.
"At the moment, it is going to be a massive event. Get this one done and see where the land lies."