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Deontay Wilder has teased that a fight with Francis Ngannou could happen soon. The pair have been linked with a boxing fight for some time. Wilder was reportedly in talks to face Ngannou over a two-fight deal.

Deontay Wilder confirms Francis Ngannou fight is 'being discussed'

As he looks to return to boxing, Deontay Wilder revealed that a fight with Francis Ngannou is still in the works. After suffering his fourth defeat in his last five outings, many feared that 'The Bronze Bomber's time in the sport had come to an unfortunate end.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 2

Francis Ngannou announces ‘next project’ will see him take on new job away from fighting

Francis Ngannou has announced his next project will take him away from fighting. The former UFC heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since brutally knocking out Renan Ferreira in the first round of his MMA comeback bout at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants in October.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 30

Jones Vs. Ngannou Worth $50 Million

Donn Davis, the PFL Chairman, says Jon Jones can make $50 million by fighting Francis Ngannou. The demand for the fight has resurfaced following Ngannou’s first-round KO win over Renan Ferreira on his PFL debut.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 29

‘Middleweight Francis Ngannou’ praised after huge knee KO in UFC Mexico City debut

The country of Cameroon has new hope for a UFC Champion. It was in 2021 when Francis Ngannou won the heavyweight throne, becoming the first Cameroonian to win a UFC title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 28

Chael Sonnen fires rare x-rated threat at Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou

Chael Sonnen has gone on an astonishing rant aimed in the direction of Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou. ‘The American Gangster’ is never one to shy away from engaging in a war of words.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 27

Cageside footage shows Francis Ngannou hammering Stipe Miocic’s head through the floor after sickening KO

‘The Predator’ is one of the most devastating knockout artists to have ever put on a pair of four-ounce gloves. The power in Francis Ngannou’s hands, even if his UFC PI record was beaten, has made him into a superstar.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 25

Francis Ngannou vs. Rico Verhoeven crossover fight falls apart after former Alex Pereira rival’s shock UFC leave

A potential super fight between Francis Ngannou and Glory superstar Rico Verhoeven is off the table, but not for the reason you’d expect. A showdown between former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and Glory Kickboxing’s Rico Verhoeven seemed on the cusp of coming to fruition after mutual interest from the two giants.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 24

Joe Pyfer scored higher for punch power than Francis Ngannou in UFC PI despite 85lb weight difference

Joe Pyfer infamously outscored Francis Ngannou for punching power at the UFC PI, before both men’s records were shattered. The middleweight contender was training for a fight at the world renowned UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas when he took on the Power Kube.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 20

Francis Ngannou reveals thoughts on potential fight between Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez

Francis Ngannou has quietly moved on from the UFC but still follows combat sports, even as a PFL Superfight Champion. In doing so, Ngannou has kept his eye on the boxing scene centering around one of its key stars, Jake Paul.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 20

Three boxing fights Francis Ngannou is eyeing in 2025

Following high-profile losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou is determined to reset and explore new opportunities in the sport.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / February 19

Francis Ngannou reveals Israel Adesanya's dream casting for 'Predator' biopic

Hollywood wants to bring Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou to the big screen. Ngannou's story is already a movie in itself, the Cameroonian leaving a life behind in the sand mines to pursue a career as an MMA fighter in France, crossing the Sahara Desert multiple times to do so.

MMA News / Big Fight Weekend / February 17

Francis Ngannou Targets Big Name: ‘80% Chance Somebody Will Go to Sleep’

Francis Ngannou (0-2, 0 KOs) moved away from his MMA background to face Tyson Fury on October 28, 2023, losing a narrow split decision to “The Gypsy King.” The Cameroonian fighter memorably knocked down Fury, and despite losing earned plenty of plaudits.

Francis Ngannou issues boxing challenge to Deontay Wilder

Francis Ngannou is keen to see how his power measures up against Deontay Wilder in the boxing ring. Despite signing for the PFL almost two years ago, 'The Predator' has fought just once in the SmartCage.

MMA News / FirstSportz / January 15

Patricio Pitbull sparks up debate by calling out Francis Ngannou to help fix ailing fighter issues in PFL

Patricio Pitbull has been frequently making headlines for his public criticism towards PFL as a fighting promotion. The former Bellator lightweight champion is regarded as the most decorated fighter in the promotion’s history.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 29

Franics Ngannou alerted for superfight in Saudi Arabia by legendary kickboxer

Francis Ngannou is currently one of the biggest names in the world of heavyweight combat sports. The former UFC champion is currently signed with PFL under a multi-million dollar contract.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / December 9

Is PFL MMA And Bellator Close To Going Out Of Business? UFC Boss Dana White Hints The End Is Near

With unhappy fighters publicly airing their frustration with PFL MMA recently, the president of rivals the UFC recently weighed in on the situation and he suggested the company could be near its end.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Francis Ngannou Sends Clear Message to Jon Jones on Potential UFC Megafight

The Ultimate Fighting Championship's heavyweight division hasn't quite been the same since Francis Ngannou decided to pursue other interests, although Jon Jones' return to the Octagon and successful pursuit of the heavyweight belt has made things interesting.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 29

Watch out Ngannou! PFL Champ Makes Big Callout After Snapping Opponent's 17-Fight Streak

Look out, Francis Ngannou. Denis Goltsov is the latest PFL heavyweight champion looking for a shot at 'The Predator'. Goltsov came up against fellow Russian phenom Oleg Popov in the heavyweight tournament final of the PFL World Championships on November 29.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 28

Francis Ngannou goes out of control, beats up sparring partner

Francis Ngannou is arguably one of the scariest men to ever step into a mixed martial arts cage, but rumors suggest that he keeps the same energy in the gym.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 24

Francis Ngannou: 'I claim that title' of best MMA heavyweight in the world

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou did not lose his title to an opponent inside the octagon. He was stripped of the title after failing to come to contractual terms with the fight promotion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 22

GLORY CEO Eyes Francis Ngannou vs. No. 1 Heavyweight Kickboxer

Francis Ngannou's return to MMA was disconcerting, but the lineal MMA heavyweight champion put on a performance that opened more doors than we might assume.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 21

Francis Ngannou Reveals Time Frame for Next Fight After PFL Debut

Francis Ngannou has revealed the time frame for his next fight. Ngannou made his PFL debut a successful one this past Saturday. He shared the cage with Renan Ferreira for the PFL Super Fight Heavyweight Championship.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 19

Francis Ngannou Slumps 6'8' Opponent in MMA Return

Francis Ngannou has made a successful return to MMA. In the main event of the inaugural PFL Super Fights event, Ngannou faced off against 6'8" Brazilian titan and former PFL champion Renan Ferreira.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 18

PFL Battle of the Giants Preview: Francis Ngannou – Renan Ferreira

Tomorrow the PFL returns to PPV with arguably it’s biggest card of all time. In the Battle of the Giants main event, Francis Ngannou (17-3) makes his highly anticipated return to MMA as he takes on 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira (13-3, 3 NC).