Francis Ngannou: record, next fight and profile →
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has no problem facing MMA veteran Francis Ngannou in a mixed-rules showdown. Ngannou, a former UFC world champion, made his professional boxing debut in the month of October - in a non-title fight with WBC king Tyson Fury.
Chinese heavyweight giant Zhilei Zhang revealed in a recent interview that he was in negotiations to face MMA veteran Francis Ngannou on December 23, as part of the big boxing card taking place in Saudi Arabia.
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, expect there to be a rematch with MMA veteran Francis Ngannou in the future. Last month in Saudi Arabia, Fury stepped in the ring with Ngannou in a non-title crossover boxing match.
Former two division world champion Andre Ward is still in disbelief over what took place last month in Saudi Arabia. In what was expected to be as complete mismatch, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury bagged a razor-close ten round split decision win over MMA veteran Francis Ngannou, who was making his professional debut.
Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, expects a much better version of Tyson Fury when he takes on fellow unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. On February 17 in Saudi Arabia, Fury and Usyk will collide in an undisputed heavyweight showdown - with the WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, WBO titles at stake.
Teddy Atlas has been around the sport of boxing longer than some fighters have been alive. From training Mike Tyson and Tim Bradley, to being a commentator on some of the most memorable fights in history, Atlas is considered an expert.
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman made good on his promise to get MMA veteran Francis Ngannou a high ranking within his organization. The WBC solidified their decision at their ongoing annual convention in Uzbekistan.
Former world champion Carl Froch is having a hard time picking a winner in a potential crossover clash between heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier was very impressed with the recent performance by Francis Ngannou, who pushed WBC champion Tyson Fury to the limit. Last month in Saudi Arabia, Fury secured a close ten round split decision win over Ngannou, who was making his pro debut in boxing.
Otto Wallin figured Tyson Fury would take out Francis Ngannou whenever he wanted to end their 10-round, non-title fight October 28. A surprised Wallin called Ngannou’s competitive performance “incredible” and commended the former UFC heavyweight