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Sam Jones, the manager for Olympic silver medal winner Joe Joyce, has warned Dillian Whyte about the boxing ability of UFC heavyweight puncher Francis Ngannou. Joyce and Ngannou sparred for eight high impact rounds in Las Vegas. In the last few weeks, Ngannou and Whyte have been trading words in the press.
Promoter Eddie Hearn, who works with heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte, likes the idea of a showdown with UFC power puncher Francis Ngannou. Hearn has a good relationship with UFC President Dana White and plans to speak with him about the match.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has fired off some verbal bombs in the direction of UFC superstar Francis Ngannou In a recent interview, Whyte expressed his interest in crossing over the UFC - and said he was confident in his ability to take down some of their bigger heavyweight names, specifically Ngannou.
Feared UFC heavyweight puncher Francis Ngannou has reacted to the recent statements that were made by Dillian Whyte. Whyte was a professional kickboxer and became a two-time British heavyweight champion by winning the BIKMA super heavyweight British title and the European K1 championship. He had a 20-1 record under K-1.
Heavyweight Dillian Whyte is confident that it won't take much to get back in the swing of things for a potential UFC debut. Whyte was a professional kickboxer and became a two-time British heavyweight champion by winning the BIKMA super heavyweight British title and the European K1 championship. He had a 20-1 record under K-1.
Ultimate Fighting Championship [UFC] heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou is regarded as one of the most dangerous punchers in mixed martial arts. He's voiced his desire, more than once, to test that power in the sport of boxing. Ngannou (14-3) was scheduled to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik at the upcoming UFC 249 event on April 18 inside Tachi Palace Resort & Casino - but the event was officially postponed on Thursday to a date to be determined.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte is open to the idea of one day making a transition into the UFC. Whyte was a professional kickboxer and became a two-time British heavyweight champion by winning the BIKMA super heavyweight British title and the European K1 championship. He had a 20-1 record under K-1.