Jon Jones: Francis Ngannou “Didn’t Believe In Himself”

Jon Jones thinks that Francis Ngannou should be blamed for the fact that a matchup between the two fighters never materialized. The 35-year-old has been teasing a move up to the heavyweight division for several years, but he’ll finally test a new weigh…

Jon Jones thinks that Francis Ngannou should be blamed for the fact that a matchup between the two fighters never materialized. The 35-year-old has been teasing a move up to the heavyweight division for several years, but he’ll finally test a new weight class when he meets Ciryl Gane in the UFC 285 main event….

Continue Reading Jon Jones: Francis Ngannou “Didn’t Believe In Himself” at MMA News.

Ciryl Gane’s Coach Expects Francis Ngannou To Return To UFC

Ciryl Gane’s head coach Fernand Lopez has indicated that he expects to see Francis Ngannou rejoin the UFC at some point in the future. The MMA world was rocked in January when it became official that the UFC and Heavyweight Champion Ngannou had decided…

Ciryl Gane’s head coach Fernand Lopez has indicated that he expects to see Francis Ngannou rejoin the UFC at some point in the future. The MMA world was rocked in January when it became official that the UFC and Heavyweight Champion Ngannou had decided to part ways following failed contract negotiations. The move was a…

Continue Reading Ciryl Gane’s Coach Expects Francis Ngannou To Return To UFC at MMA News.

MMA News Today (2/23/23): Lawsuit Against Conor McGregor Dropped, Jake Paul’s Skills Analyzed By Training Partner, And More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For February 23, 2023, we’re taking a look at: Case Against Conor McGregor Terminated A civil lawsuit was recently filed agai…

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For February 23, 2023, we’re taking a look at: Case Against Conor McGregor Terminated A civil lawsuit was recently filed against former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor. The lawsuit centred on accusations…

Continue Reading MMA News Today (2/23/23): Lawsuit Against Conor McGregor Dropped, Jake Paul’s Skills Analyzed By Training Partner, And More at MMA News.

Francis Ngannou ‘Most intrigued’ by Deontay Wilder fight following UFC departure: ‘That’s what he wants to do’

Francis Ngannou Deontay Wilder Boxing Fight UFCFormer UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou appears to be most interested in making an immediate transition to professional boxing following his departure from the promotion last month, according to his head coach, Eric Nicksick, who also claimed a clash with former WBC champion, Deontay Wilder has piqued his interest.  Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight […]

Francis Ngannou Deontay Wilder Boxing Fight UFC

Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou appears to be most interested in making an immediate transition to professional boxing following his departure from the promotion last month, according to his head coach, Eric Nicksick, who also claimed a clash with former WBC champion, Deontay Wilder has piqued his interest. 

Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, officially departed the organization last month following the completion of his contractual obligations on December 9. last. And in the time since, has been linked with an immediate transition to the squared circle.

Amongst potential opponents for the Cameroon knockout artist; WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, as well as former heavyweight kingpin, Anthony Joshua, however, the aforenoted Tucasloosa native, Wilder has offered to twice fight Francis Ngannou – first in boxing then in mixed martial arts competition. 

Francis Ngannou weighing up fight with Deontay Wilder

And after welcoming a fight with Wilder, Ngannou, who claimed he would only take a boxing matchup with the former in a bid to allow him to “keep his limbs” – the Cameroon punchers appears most interested in a fight with a former WBC titleholder.

We spoke all last week on probably doing boxing first,” Eric Nicksick said of Francis Ngannou’s future during an appearance on MMA Junkie Radio. “That sounds like what he wants to do. We were talking about some different boxing trainers we might try to bring in, locations of where he might try to go, the opportunity to maybe fight (Deontay) Wilder. Anthony Joshua’s been a name.

I’ve heard Tyson Fury. I’ve heard Andy Ruiz. I’ve heard all these different names kind of pop up,” Nicksick explained. “But the one that sounds like the most intriguing to Francis has been definitely the Wilder fight. So we’ll see how this transpires and what’s gonna happen, but I’m just glad to have him home and back in the gym.” 

Last year, Wilder returned to the winner’s enclosure following a two-fight losing skid against Tyson Fury – stopping Robert Helenius with a thunderous first round knockout in Brooklyn, New York. 

Francis Ngannou’s Desired Pay Amount For Boxing Debut Revealed

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou wants $30 million to box, as a prominent MMA manager recently alleged. Ngannou parted ways with the UFC earlier this year after a lengthy contract dispute with the promotion. After getting his wish of bei…

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou wants $30 million to box, as a prominent MMA manager recently alleged. Ngannou parted ways with the UFC earlier this year after a lengthy contract dispute with the promotion. After getting his wish of being released from the UFC, Ngannou wants to make the move to boxing and realize…

Continue Reading Francis Ngannou’s Desired Pay Amount For Boxing Debut Revealed at MMA News.

Sonnen Questions Why Francis Ngannou Would Want An MMA Fight With Deontay Wilder

Former two-division UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has questioned Francis Ngannou’s willingness to fight boxing heavyweight Deontay Wilder in mixed martial arts. Earlier this year, Ngannou left his reign as heavyweight king on MMA’s bigg…

Former two-division UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has questioned Francis Ngannou’s willingness to fight boxing heavyweight Deontay Wilder in mixed martial arts. Earlier this year, Ngannou left his reign as heavyweight king on MMA’s biggest stage behind after the UFC failed to accommodate his demands. With that, “The Predator” finds himself in free agency with…

Continue Reading Sonnen Questions Why Francis Ngannou Would Want An MMA Fight With Deontay Wilder at MMA News.