Francis Ngannou Eyes Boxing Comeback, Names Potential Opponents Including Deontay Wilder
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has become one of the most talked-about fighters of 2023, reaching new heights of superstardom as he ventured into the world of boxing. Although the Cameroonian has returned to MMA, Ngannou is not finished with boxing just yet and has named potential opponents for his return to the ring.
‘The Predator’ established himself as one of the hardest punchers in UFC history, racking up an impressive 10 knockouts in his 12 wins within the promotion. However, he made headlines when he became the first reigning UFC champion to switch promotions since 2004, signing with the Professional Fighter’s League (PFL), which allowed him to explore professional boxing first.
Ngannou made a splash in the boxing world when he stepped into the ring against then-WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, taking on the monumental underdog role in what many viewed as a mismatch. To everyone’s surprise, Ngannou provided one of the most shocking moments in combat sports history by dropping ‘The Gypsy King’ before ultimately losing a controversial split decision.
Just months later, Ngannou returned to the boxing ring to face Anthony Joshua, but the fight concluded in a manner many anticipated, with ‘AJ’ scoring a decisive knockout within just two rounds.
Now, as Ngannou prepares for his first MMA fight in nearly three years, he is already eyeing a return to boxing. In an interview with the MMA Club, he expressed interest in fighting heavyweight knockout artist Deontay Wilder. “I don’t have a name now [who I would like to fight]. I think it depends on the landscape [when I return], but why not a name like [Deontay] Wilder or a rematch with Fury? I don’t know. I am down for everything that makes sense,” Ngannou stated. “He [Wilder] is a very good name that I would be interested in.”
Ngannou is set to face PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in his debut with the organization this Saturday, with the full card available for purchase and live viewing on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
#FrancisNgannou #BoxingComeback #DeontayWilder #TysonFury #PFL #MMA #HeavyweightDivision #CombatSports #KnockoutArtist #Superstardom
4o mini
