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Francis Ngannou speaks to Deontay Wilder; weighs in on Tyson Fury offer by Dana White

The appearance of Deontay Wilder at a PFL event was a surprise to Francis Ngannou, but the MMA fighter was pleased that the former boxing champion showed up. At PFL 4, which took place last Thursday, Wilder made an offer to Ngannou regarding a two-fight exchange. Confirming that he had already discussed the possibility of the fight with the “Brown Bomber” earlier this year, Ngannou … Continue reading Francis Ngannou speaks to Deontay Wilder; weighs in on Tyson Fury offer by Dana White

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Dana White, in response to Conor McGregor’s viral punch mishap with an NBA mascot, expressed his thoughts

Dana White has shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s recent incident involving the Miami Heat’s mascot, saying that he is not surprised by McGregor’s behavior. White believes that the individuals who invited the former two-division champion onto the court should have been more careful about using his larger-than-life persona. White referenced a similar incident involving former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who had previously attacked Nacion … Continue reading Dana White, in response to Conor McGregor’s viral punch mishap with an NBA mascot, expressed his thoughts

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Deontay Wilder acknowledges the likelihood of a promising matchup against heavyweight MMA fighter Francis Ngannou

Deontay Wilder says he is not ruling out a potential fight with Francis Ngannou in the boxing ring. The former WBC heavyweight champion was backstage at the PFL 4 event, where Ngannou was in attendance, prompting speculation that the promotion is trying to arrange a fight. Wilder, who is set to fight Anthony Joshua towards the end of this year, appears open to the idea … Continue reading Deontay Wilder acknowledges the likelihood of a promising matchup against heavyweight MMA fighter Francis Ngannou

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Matt Brown urges Francis Ngannou to skip a boxing warmup bout and focus on the lucrative payday

Francis Ngannou is taking his ambitions to box seriously, but rather than jumping straight into a high-stakes fight against one of the best heavyweights in the division, he wants to test his skills in a warm-up bout first. However, veteran UFC fighter and noted boxing enthusiast Matt Brown thinks this could be a recipe for disaster, as there is no concrete evidence to suggest that … Continue reading Matt Brown urges Francis Ngannou to skip a boxing warmup bout and focus on the lucrative payday

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Artur Szpilka wins KSW Colosseum 2 match against Mariusz Pudzianowski through knockout Body

Artur Szpilka emerged victorious in a stunning performance at KSW Colosseum 2, delivering a knockout blow to Mariusz Pudzianowski. In the initial stages of the bout, Pudzianowski utilized his strength advantage and successfully took Szpilka down, maintaining control on the ground. However, Szpilka was quick to find his feet in the second round and his accurate punches inflicted damage on Pudzianowski. Within seconds of the … Continue reading Artur Szpilka wins KSW Colosseum 2 match against Mariusz Pudzianowski through knockout Body

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Boxer Terence Crawford cautions MMA fighter Francis Ngannou about facing Deontay Wilder, stating that Wilder’s punch will render Ngannou unconscious

Terence Crawford, a top pound-for-pound boxer, believes that Francis Ngannou may find success in boxing, but he thinks the MMA lineal heavyweight champion is aiming too high at the moment. For over a year, Ngannou has discussed an interest in participating in a crossover superfight, similar to Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, with names like Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. However, Ngannou is still trying … Continue reading Boxer Terence Crawford cautions MMA fighter Francis Ngannou about facing Deontay Wilder, stating that Wilder’s punch will render Ngannou unconscious

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PFL CEO Peter Murray hails Francis Ngannou’s MMA signing as the “most financially rewarding” agreement, emphasizing PFL’s hands-off approach to his boxing endeavors

Francis Ngannou concluded his period of unrestricted agency by putting pen to paper on his groundbreaking agreement with PFL. This contract not only ensures him a multimillion-dollar payday but also presents advantages that the UFC couldn’t match. Aside from his fight earnings, Ngannou has successfully secured a minimum of $2 million for his opponents. Additionally, he has acquired equity in the organization, taken on the … Continue reading PFL CEO Peter Murray hails Francis Ngannou’s MMA signing as the “most financially rewarding” agreement, emphasizing PFL’s hands-off approach to his boxing endeavors

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Chatri Sityodtong acknowledges negotiations with Francis Ngannou and cautions about the fighter’s potential struggles in ONE Championship

Francis Ngannou, a skillful and experienced former UFC heavyweight champion, is being pursued by multiple promotions as a free agent. Among those interested is the CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong. Sityodtong confirmed that they have been in talks for some time now and are planning a meeting to discuss possible collaboration in the future. The main issue Ngannou had with the UFC was the … Continue reading Chatri Sityodtong acknowledges negotiations with Francis Ngannou and cautions about the fighter’s potential struggles in ONE Championship

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BKFC President David Feldman believes Francis Ngannou is demanding excessive compensation

BKFC President David Feldman has disclosed that he and his team have been in contact with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, but negotiations are not progressing smoothly. Speaking at a press conference held in Las Vegas on Tuesday ahead of BKFC’s event on April 29, Feldman appeared to be uncertain about the likelihood of a deal being reached anytime soon when asked about heavyweight … Continue reading BKFC President David Feldman believes Francis Ngannou is demanding excessive compensation

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