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Francis Ngannou’s Coach Is Certain Ngannou Could Beat Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou’s striking coach has no doubt that Ngannou can defeat Tyson Fury in a boxing match. Earlier this week, two-time heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and newly minted UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou engaged in a brief ba…

Francis Ngannou: Jon Jones Has More Tools, Stipe Miocic Is Tougher

Francis Ngannou has given an initial assessment of the man many hope he will fight next – Jon Jones. ‘The Predator’ captured heavyweight gold last month when he knocked out Stipe Miocic inside two rounds at UFC 260. Post-fight, talk immediately turned to who Ngannou will fight next. Former light-heavyweight king Jones was the name […]

Francis Ngannou has given an initial assessment of the man many hope he will fight next – Jon Jones.

‘The Predator’ captured heavyweight gold last month when he knocked out Stipe Miocic inside two rounds at UFC 260.

Post-fight, talk immediately turned to who Ngannou will fight next.

Former light-heavyweight king Jones was the name most people mentioned.

Unfortunately, Jones and the UFC appear to be way apart on financial terms ahead of his heavyweight debut.

For that reason, a rematch with Derrick Lewis appears to be next for Ngannou.

During a recent appearance on the “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson” podcast Ngannou commented on Jones pushing for more money to fight him, he said.

“Everybody in this position would like to get compensated. Basically, a guy like Jones, he’s been around for very long and been doing this sport, and (the UFC) grows. I think there’s nothing wrong about (wanting to get paid more). But I don’t know what the deal is. I would like that fight to happen – that would definitely be the No. 1 fight.”

Ngannou respects the fight IQ Jones possesses but doubts the long-time 205lb fighter will be able to take as much as Miocic did throughout their two fights.

“Jon Jones definitely has more tools in his pocket than Stipe, but I’m not sure he’s tougher than Stipe though,” Ngannou said.

In an ideal world Ngannou wants to fight Jones in Africa.

“I think they can recreate ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ – the idea,” Ngannou said. “That would be something dope, and I’m definitely going to be a part of that. I wish they’d do it pretty soon, maybe something with Jones. We’re going to recreate ‘Rumble in the Jungle.’ That’s something epic, and now that Africa stands as a figure of combat sports, we have to go back to that.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Do you agree with Francis Ngannou? Is Stipe Miocic tougher than Jon Jones?

Jon Jones Plans To Be Same Size Or Bigger Than Ngannou In Showdown

Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has made it clear that he is bulking up to the point where his physique could rival heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s by the time they face off. Initially, after beating the last two contenders in …

Francis Ngannou Defends Herb Dean For Stoppage In Stipe Miocic Rematch

Francis Ngannou believes Herb Dean deserved a performance of the night for his stoppage of the Stipe Miocic rematch. Ngannou became the new heavyweight champion last month after an impressive second-round knockout of Miocic in their UFC 260 headliner. After knocking Miocic down in the second round, Ngannou appeared to be stunned briefly by a […]

Francis Ngannou believes Herb Dean deserved a performance of the night for his stoppage of the Stipe Miocic rematch.

Ngannou became the new heavyweight champion last month after an impressive second-round knockout of Miocic in their UFC 260 headliner.

After knocking Miocic down in the second round, Ngannou appeared to be stunned briefly by a Miocic counter-punch. As Miocic advanced forward, he was caught by Ngannou’s own counter-punch as a left from “The Predator” put the former champion’s lights out instantly.

However, Ngannou didn’t feel like he hurt Miocic.

“I didn’t feel like I hurt him,” Ngannou said in a recent appearance on Mike Tyson’s podcast (via Middle Easy). “I was like ‘Why are you falling?’ I (threw the punch) just to counter and he went down and I’m like ‘Okay, what? I don’t know what happened but I have to follow to secure the win.’”

The rest is history as Ngannou landed a hammerfist before Dean stopped the action. Many observers notably criticized Dean for being too far away from the action — especially considering Ngannou’s power — as the veteran referee has come under fire regularly in recent months.

However, Ngannou believes Dean did a good job all things considered.

“No, honestly I watched this fight and I saw Herb Dean’s action and I think it should be the performance of the night,” Ngannou added. “Did you see how fast he ran? He was moving backwards, and then after the action you see how fast he moved in?

“The guy was on notice. He knew that if Francis touch him, don’t let (Francis) touch him again.”

Of course, Ngannou did end up touching Miocic again and Dean shouldn’t have needed to run that fast in the first place if he was closer to the action.

Jon Jones Expects Francis Ngannou Fight To Eventually Happen

Jon Jones believes the UFC will eventually do the right thing. Jones has been embroiled in a pay dispute with the UFC for the second straight year as talks heat up of a potential fight with new heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Whether the UFC obliges and pays Jones what he feels he’s worth remains to […]

Jon Jones believes the UFC will eventually do the right thing.

Jones has been embroiled in a pay dispute with the UFC for the second straight year as talks heat up of a potential fight with new heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

Whether the UFC obliges and pays Jones what he feels he’s worth remains to be seen. However, the former light heavyweight king believes the fight is too big for the promotion not to eventually stump up the money and get it booked.

“I think it’s gonna happen,” Jones told Fight Hype (via MMA Fighting). “I think the UFC eventually will do the right thing. I think this is one of the greatest fights of our generation and it would be really sad if it weren’t to happen. I believe that it will. It would be a real tragedy [if it didn’t happen]. It’ll happen.

“All in good time. We’re patient and like I said, just doing what we can do and controlling what we can control and doing our part.”

As for what Jones is up to at the moment? He is simply continuing to train and getting in heavyweight shape as he hopes for a resolution to this latest saga.

After all, that is all he can control for the time being.

“Right now, we’re just training,” Jones said. “We’re training and just focusing on things we can control, which is being in the best shape and I think me just getting in shape sells the fight even more. People want to see two titans and Francis is already a titan and I’m trying to become a titan. I want to look like a titan. I want to be the same size as this guy if not bigger when we get out there. I’ve got a lot of work to do.

“Hopefully the fight happens. We’ve just got to stay focused, stay training and see what the UFC is going to do on their part.”

Do you agree with Jones and believe the fight will eventually happen?

Francis Ngannou Comes To Jon Jones’s Defense Amid Tense Negotiations

Francis Ngannou can see Jon Jones’ side of things when it comes to financial negotiations regarding a possible fight. Francis Ngannou is the newly crowned heavyweight champion and is looking forward to his next bout already. Even before Ngannou b…