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Francis Ngannou feels like ‘boxing owes him something’ following his devastating KO loss to Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou feels like 'boxing owes him something' following his devastating KO loss to Anthony JoshuaFrancis Ngannou isn’t done just yet. ‘The Predator’ returned to the squared circle on Friday, March 8, for a…

Francis Ngannou feels like 'boxing owes him something' following his devastating KO loss to Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou isn’t done just yet.

‘The Predator’ returned to the squared circle on Friday, March 8, for a showdown with the WBC’s top-ranked heavyweight contender, Anthony Joshua. The bout emanated from Kingdom Arena, the same venue where Ngannou went 10 rounds with Tyson Fury, and nearly defeated ‘The Gypsy King’ in his critically acclaimed pro boxing debut.

Unfortunately, things would not go quite as well for Ngannou the second time around. The former UFC heavyweight champion was sat down by Joshua in back-to-back rounds before being blasted with a vicious right hand that sent Ngannou crashing to the canvas.

Francis Ngannou KOd by Anthony Joshua

Many assumed that Francis Ngannou would head back to the world of mixed martial arts to make his long-awaited debut for the Professional Fighters League following the loss. However, ‘The Predator’ appears to have different plans. In a video on Ngannou’s YouTube channel, he reveals that a third boxing match could be next and admitted to feeling like boxing “owes” him something after his brutal defeat in the ‘Knockout Chaos’ headliner.

“What’s next for me? Maybe a third boxing match,” Ngannou said. “I feel like boxing owes me something now. I have to regain what boxing took out of me. I think my ego will not let me step back and let go of this without doing everything to reinstall and prove to the world that I am the man of this job. I can do it, you know. I slipped, but I didn’t fall. I stumbled, but I didn’t fall.

“I think if I go back, train, learn from it, and use it as an advantage and experience for my personal growth, I think it will not be a loss. I will be able to reverse it and make it a victory. A life victory. Not only a sports victory.”

Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua

Could We See Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder next?

We’re not sure if anyone is clamoring to see Francis Ngannou step back inside the boxing ring, but if he does, one of the names already being tossed around is Deontay Wilder. Holder of the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is considered to be one of the most dangerous punchers in the game, though he has struggled to find his way into the win column as of late.

After absorbing back-to-back losses against Tyson Fury, Wilder bounced back with a first-round knockout of Robert Helenius. Sadly, he followed up the quick finish with a lackluster performance against Joseph Parker in December 2023, losing via unanimous decision to the 35-3 fighter.

With both men coming off losses, it could be a perfect pairing. And if not, Francis Ngannou still has 2023 PFL heavyweight tournament winner Renan Ferreira eagerly waiting to welcome him to the Smart Cage.

Francis Ngannou issues statement after shocking KO loss against Anthony Joshua: ‘I let you all down’

Francis Ngannou releases statement after KO loss to Anthony Joshua I let you downFrancis Ngannou had a bad night at the office. After delivering a critically acclaimed performance against Tyson Fury in…

Francis Ngannou releases statement after KO loss to Anthony Joshua I let you down

Francis Ngannou had a bad night at the office.

After delivering a critically acclaimed performance against Tyson Fury in his professional boxing debut last October, Ngannou felt as confident as ever going into Friday’s showdown with the WBC’s top-ranked contender, Anthony Joshua.

While Ngannou looked good in the opening minutes, Joshua didn’t take long to take over, planting ‘The Predator’ on the mat before the end of the first round with a solid straight right. Ngannou got back to his feet and made it to the second round where Joshua sat him down again with a repeat right hand. Ngannou again answered the referee’s count, but this time, Joshua had no intention of letting him off the hook. Joshua immediately moved in, blasting the Cameroonian with a booming right hook that immediately rendered Ngannou unconscious.

Anthony Joshua lands thunderous second round KO win over Francis Ngannou in stunning victory Highlights
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Sorry guys I let you all down,” Ngannou wrote on X following the devastating defeat. “Today was a bad day in the office but tomorrow will be another day. Thank you all for the love.”

Francis Ngannou expected to follow up his loss to Anthony Joshua with PFL debut

With the loss, Francis Ngannou fell to 0-2 in his pro boxing career, though that’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of considering the losses have come against two of the toughest heavyweights in the world.

Anthony Joshua improved to 28-3 with three straight finishes and will likely find himself fighting the winner of May’s unified heavyweight world title tilt between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

Fighters react to Anthony Joshua's KO win over Francis Ngannou stop coming to boxing it will only get worse
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Chances are, Ngannou’s boxing experiment is far from over, but for now, ‘The Predator’ will turn his attention back toward MMA for his long-awaited PFL debut. Expected to meet him inside the Smart Cage is the 2023 heavyweight tournament winner, Renan Ferreira.

‘Problema’ only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader in the PFL vs. Bellator main event last month, guaranteeing himself a fight with ‘The Predator’ later this year.

Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debut

Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debutWatching on from fighter row in the Middle East over the course of last weekend, former UFC heavyweight champion,…

Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debut

Watching on from fighter row in the Middle East over the course of last weekend, former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou took in a stunning performance from Brazilian powerhouse, Renan Ferreira as the veteran toppled Ryan Bader inside just 21 seconds in Riyadh. And expected to fight the 34-year-old in his PFL debut, Ngannou has opened as a significant betting favorite to beat the Brazilian if they share the SmartCage.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight titleholder under the UFC banner, has been sidelined from professional mixed martial arts competition since the start of 2022. On that occasion, Francis Ngannou would hand then-interim champion, Ciryl Gane his first professional blemish in the form of a title unification loss in a decision success.

And slated to make his sophomore outing in the squared circle next weekend in Saudi Arabia, Batié knockout artist, Ngannou takes on former two-time world champion, Anthony Joshua in his second professional boxing match.

Francis Ngannou opens as betting favorite against Renan Ferreira

Expected to draw Brazilian veteran, Ferreira in his first outing under the Peter Murray-led PFL banner before the close of the year, however, Ngannou has landed stunning -750 betting favorite odds to beat the former if they fight – who is a current +525 betting underdog.

With the promotion set to host a card in ‘Sin City’ prior to April’s blockbuster UFC 300 card, fans and punters will not only get the chance to bet on Francis Ngannou’s prospective debut against Renan Ferreira in the PFL, but with www.sweepstakescasino.com – fans can also avail of all their favorite casino games and slots ahead of what promises to be one of the most memorable periods in combat sports antiquity. 

Making his professional boxing debut back in August of last year, Cameroonian heavyweight, Francis Ngannou almost turned in one of the greatest upset wins in the history of sports altogether, landing a stunning knockdown on unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury en route to a controversial split decision loss in the Middle East. 

And confirmed as the next opponent for the victor of the above-mentioned superfight-billed meeting of former UFC contender, Bader, and Ferreira, Ngannou is all but set to fight the Brazilian before the close of the year – regardless of the outcome of his boxing match with Watford native, Joshua next weekend in his return to Riyadh. 

Likely flying under the radar to a slew of mixed martial arts fans, 19-fight professional veteran, Ferreira has notably shared the PFL SmartCage with former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Fabricio Werdum back in 2021 in an eventual official ‘No Contest’ after initially landing a TKO win over his compatriot. 

During his final string of fights under the scrutiny of the Dana White-led, Francis Ngannou would turn in a stunning rematch win over former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic to win the divisional crown with a brutal KO, adding to a run of victories against the likes of Curtis Blaydes, Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez, and incoming headliner, Jairzinho Rozenstruik before his unceremonious departure from the Octagon. 

Renan Ferreira smashes Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, will fight Francis Ngannou later this year: PFL vs. Bellator Highlights

Renan FerreiraRenan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. Coming out for the…

Renan Ferreira

Renan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

Coming out for the final matchup of the PFL vs. Bellator card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ‘Darth’ looked to close the distance quickly, but paid the ultimate price when Ferreira uncorked a massive right hand that sent Bader crashing to the canvas. Ferreira swarmed his opponent, unleashing a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes that left the referee with no choice, but to step in and call for the stoppage in the opening minute.

Official Result: Renan Ferreira def. Ryan Bader via TKO (right hand to ground and pound) at 0:25 of Round 1. 

With the victory, Ferreira with now face Francis Ngannou when the former UFC heavyweight world champion makes his debut in the PFL Smart Cage later this year.

Check Out Highlights From Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader at PFL vs. Bellator:

Renan Ferreira smashes Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, will fight Francis Ngannou later this year: PFL vs. Bellator Highlights

Renan FerreiraRenan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. Coming out for the…

Renan Ferreira

Renan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

Coming out for the final matchup of the PFL vs. Bellator card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ‘Darth’ looked to close the distance quickly, but paid the ultimate price when Ferreira uncorked a massive right hand that sent Bader crashing to the canvas. Ferreira swarmed his opponent, unleashing a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes that left the referee with no choice, but to step in and call for the stoppage in the opening minute.

Official Result: Renan Ferreira def. Ryan Bader via TKO (right hand to ground and pound) at 0:25 of Round 1. 

With the victory, Ferreira with now face Francis Ngannou when the former UFC heavyweight world champion makes his debut in the PFL Smart Cage later this year.

Check Out Highlights From Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader at PFL vs. Bellator:

Renan Ferreira smashes Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, will fight Francis Ngannou later this year: PFL vs. Bellator Highlights

Renan FerreiraRenan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. Coming out for the…

Renan Ferreira

Renan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader.

Coming out for the final matchup of the PFL vs. Bellator card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ‘Darth’ looked to close the distance quickly, but paid the ultimate price when Ferreira uncorked a massive right hand that sent Bader crashing to the canvas. Ferreira swarmed his opponent, unleashing a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes that left the referee with no choice, but to step in and call for the stoppage in the opening minute.

Official Result: Renan Ferreira def. Ryan Bader via TKO (right hand to ground and pound) at 0:25 of Round 1. 

With the victory, Ferreira with now face Francis Ngannou when the former UFC heavyweight world champion makes his debut in the PFL Smart Cage later this year.

Check Out Highlights From Renan Ferreira vs. Ryan Bader at PFL vs. Bellator: