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Manager claims Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones clash still possible in the future: ‘We want to make that fight’

Francis Ngannou manager claims Jon Jones clash still possible we want to make that fightMarquel Martin, the representative of former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, claims that a bout between his client and current division kingpin, Jon Jones is still a possibility in the future – maintaining that the Cameroonian’s camp still want to make the bout a reality. Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner […]

Francis Ngannou manager claims Jon Jones clash still possible we want to make that fight

Marquel Martin, the representative of former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, claims that a bout between his client and current division kingpin, Jon Jones is still a possibility in the future – maintaining that the Cameroonian’s camp still want to make the bout a reality.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from competition since he headling UFC 270 back in January of last year, unifying the divisional crowns in a unanimous decision win over then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane.

And departing the UFC back in January of this year, Francis Ngannou was stripped of his heavyweight championship by the organization, having completed his contractual obligations back in December of last year.

Returning to the Octagon himself following a three-year-plus hiatus from mixed martial arts competition, Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, clinched vacant gold in Nganou’s absence, himself submitting the aforenoted, Gane with a first round guillotine choke.

Francis Ngannou’s manager addresses a future clash with Jon Jones

And while a bout between Ngannou and Jones have failed to materialize despite both sharing time under the UFC banner during their respective stints, the above-mentioned, Ngannou claims the Batié native is still interested in a future pairing.

“I think it’s still a possibility,” Martin told MMA Fighting of a future fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. I know sometimes, maybe, cooler heads prevail. I’m hoping Dana (White) somehow sees this. Like, we want to make that fight. Like, lets do that fight. The world deserves and wants to see that fight. Again, he’s (White) one of the greatest promoters out there. We are not the ones saying no to that fight. Just know that.”

“These conversations are not new,” Martin explained. “They are two years at least in terms of talking to the UFC about making this fight happen. After Stipe (Miocic), it was supposed to be Jon Jones [versus Francis Ngannou]. I tweeted something long ago – I literally wrote it down: I said, Stipe, (then we’re) gonna take care of Jon Jones, then we’re gonna go for Tyson Fury – in that order. But, they (the UFC) had their own plans and their own strategy and for whatever reason, they didn’t want to make it happen.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

As for the aforenoted WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, Ngannou is officially slated to take on the Morecambe native in a professional boxing debut on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – over the course of 10 rounds. 

Francis Ngannou set for huge payday in boxing bow: ‘The bag is so big, he might drop it on the way to the bank’

Francis Ngannou set for huge payday in boxing match he might drop the bag on the way to the bankFormer undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is reportedly en route to a massive payout for his part in a professional boxing match against world champion, Tyson Fury on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, officially booked his long-rumored professional boxing debut earlier this week, taking on undisputed […]

Francis Ngannou set for huge payday in boxing match he might drop the bag on the way to the bank

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is reportedly en route to a massive payout for his part in a professional boxing match against world champion, Tyson Fury on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, officially booked his long-rumored professional boxing debut earlier this week, taking on undisputed WBC heavyweight kingpin, Fury over the course of 10-rounds in the Middle East in October – with the pairing set to appear on both fighter’s professional records.

Sidelined since he headlined UFC 270 back in January of last year, Batié native, Francis Ngannou managed to successfully unify the divisional crowns and then-interim gold holder, Ciryl Gane, handing the Frenchman his first professional loss in a unanimous decision victory.

Departing the UFC in January –  under his own volition following the completion of his contractual obligations back in December of last year, Ngannou has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League). And is set to make his debut under the Peter Murray-led banner in the opening quarter of 2024 as part of a pay-per-view superfight format.

Marquel Martin touts massive payday in store for UFC veteran, Francis Ngannou

Set for a combat sports return inside the squared circle in October, Ngannou, as per his representative, Marquel Martin, is in line for a lucrative payday in his professional boxing debut against the outspoken, Fury.

“Let’s just say this: The bag is so big, he (Francis Ngannou) may actually just drop it on the way to the bank,” Martin told MMA Fighting. “Let’s just say that. I don’t know what the haters are trying to say right now, I kind of just blocked it out, but they’ll be proven wrong again. This is life-changing. This is exactly what we planned and visualized, so, we’re happy.” (Transcribed by Bloody Elbow)

And ahead of his professional boxing debut with reigning champion, Fury, the WBC gold holder has warned Ngannou that a devastating knockout loss is in store for the Cameroonian in Saudi Arabia. 

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Tyson Fury bellows warning to Francis Ngannou: ‘You’re getting it you big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out’

Tyson Fury predicts win over Francis Ngannou you're getting knocked out you big stiff dosserNow officially booked to make his own return to the boxing ring in October, unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has issued a stark warning to opponent, Francis Ngannou, warning the ex-UFC champion of an impending knockout defeat in Saudi Arabia. Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since racking up another […]

Tyson Fury predicts win over Francis Ngannou you're getting knocked out you big stiff dosser

Now officially booked to make his own return to the boxing ring in October, unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has issued a stark warning to opponent, Francis Ngannou, warning the ex-UFC champion of an impending knockout defeat in Saudi Arabia.

Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since racking up another stoppage win over three-time foe, title challenge, Derek Chisora back in December of last year in London, laying waste to the title chaser with an eventual tenth round TKO victory.

As for Batié native, Ngannou, the UFC alum has been sidelined from combat sports competition since he headlined UFC 270 back in January of last year, successfully unifying the heavyweight crowns in a unanimous decision win over then-interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane. 

Departing the UFC back in January of this year, Ngannou, who has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – is now officially booked for a professional boxing bow on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on the aforenoted Morecambe native, Fury over the course of 10 rounds.

Tyson Fury predicts knockout win over Francis Ngannou in October

Both envisioning their own respective triumphs in the desert showdown, WBC title holder, Tyson Fury – who puts his 34-fight unbeaten record on the line, has predicted a knockout win over Cameroonian bruiser, Ngannou.

“(Francis) Ngannou, you’re getting it you big dosser,” Tyson Fury said in a video posted on his Instagram Stories. “You big stiff dosser, you’re getting knocked out. You’re getting knocked out, slink.” 

17-3 as a professional mixed martial artist, former UFC heavyweight champion, Ngannou, who is revered as one of the most devastating knockout artists in the history of the sport, has racked up a whopping 13 separate knockout triumphs. 

Over the course of his UFC tenure, Ngannou, 36, has landed notable triumphs over the likes of Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Stipe Miocic, and Ciryl Gane. 

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

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Breaking – Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou set for October 28. in professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou set for October 28. professional boxing match in Saudi ArabiaAccording to multiple reports this Tuesday afternoon, a professional boxing match between current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, is slated to October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury slated to fight Francis Ngannou in October professional boxing match As per an initial report from ESPN reporter, […]

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou set for October 28. professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia

According to multiple reports this Tuesday afternoon, a professional boxing match between current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, is slated to October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tyson Fury slated to fight Francis Ngannou in October professional boxing match

As per an initial report from ESPN reporter, Mike Coppinger, Morecambe native, Fury is slated to headline an October pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia – taking on recent PFL newcomer and professional boxing debutante, Ngannou in a clash.

“Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sources told ESPN,” Coppinger tweeted. “WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman didn’t respond to a text message asking if Fury’s heavyweight title will be on the line. The rules and number of rounds are unclear at this time.”

And as per a latter report from mixed martial arts journalist, Ariel Helwani, Fury and Ngannou will compete “under the official rules of professional boxing” in their October battle in the Middle East.

“Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will take place “under the official rules of professional boxing, with 3 judges ringside adopting the 10-poun must system. Both fighters, however, are promising to meet in the middle of the ring, go to war and win by knockout in devastating fashion,” Helwani tweeted. “Per a release, it will also take place “in a regulation boxing ring under the standard boxing rules.”

“More: An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s promotional banner, GIMIK Fight Promoitions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the event.”

Most recently topping a pay-per-view event in London of last year, Fury, the current undisputed WBC heavyweight champion managed to land a third career win over title challenger, Derek Chisora in the English capital.

Sidelined from combat sports since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, Ngannou successfully unified the heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.