Francis Ngannou News
Chael Sonnen reflects on near-street fight with Francis Ngannou: "You ducked Jon Jones"
Josh Evanoff - March 13, 2024
Chael Sonnen and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou nearly came to blows in a street fight. ‘The Predator’ is fresh off his return to combat sports earlier this month in Saudi Arabia. There, Francis Ngannou competed in his second boxing match, against former champion Anthony Joshua. While ‘The Predator’ nearly upset Tyson Fury in his first appearance in the ring, his second fight was brutal.
Kamaru Usman reveals the advice he plans to provide Francis Ngannou following his nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2024
Kamaru Usman has revealed the advice he plans to give Francis Ngannou following the latter’s loss to Anthony Joshua. Last weekend, Francis Ngannou fell short in his boxing clash with Anthony Joshua. He suffered a nasty knockout loss, dropping him to 0-2 in the squared circle. Now, many have been left to wonder what’s next for him, with some suggesting he should return to mixed martial arts.
Demetrious Johnson explains why he thinks Anthony Joshua would beat Francis Ngannou in MMA
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Demetrious Johnson is explaining why he thinks Anthony Joshua would also beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight. Ngannou, the former heavyweight champion, parted ways with the UFC in January of last year and proceeded to sign on with the Professional Fighter’s League in May of 2023.
Nate Diaz sends a warning to three of the top heavyweights in Boxing: “I’ll whoop all your asses”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has issued an interesting warning to three of the top heavyweights in boxing. For the longest time now, Nate Diaz has been one of the most fascinating stars in the world of combat sports. From his early days in mixed martial arts to boxing in his post-UFC career, Nate knows how to make some noise. Of course, that’s given him plenty of enemies along the way, both in the cage and the squared circle.
Watch | Daniel Cormier and Israel Adesanya's live reactions to Anthony Joshua knocking out Francis Ngannou
Jeffrey Walter - March 9, 2024
Former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Israel Adesanya tuned in to watch Francis Ngannou square off with Anthony Joshua. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) collided with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3 Boxing) in last night’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury reacts after Francis Ngannou suffers nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua: "He can go back into MMA"
Jeffrey Walter - March 9, 2024
Tyson Fury was in attendance for yesterday’s highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua. Fury (34-0-1), the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, had of course served as Ngannou’s first professional boxing opponent last October. Despite being an enormous betting underdog, ‘The Predator’ shocked the world by knocking down ‘The Gypsy King’ and taking the fight all the way to the judges’ scorecards. Although he wound up suffering a split decision defeat, the former UFC champion’s stock only rose in the controversial setback.
Ryan Garcia reacts to Anthony Joshua sleeping Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia: “Let this be a big warning to MMA fighters”
Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has given his thoughts on Anthony Joshua’s vicious KO win over Francis Ngannou. Last night, Anthony Joshua knocked Francis Ngannou out in the second round of their blockbuster heavyweight boxing showdown. Joshua was in control from beginning to end, as ‘The Predator’ failed to replicate his sensational display against Tyson Fury.
Francis Ngannou opens up about Anthony Joshua’s power following knockout loss in Saudi Arabia: “In fact, I didn’t feel the punch”
Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024
Francis Ngannou has given his thoughts on the knockout blow he suffered at the hands of Anthony Joshua. Last night, Anthony Joshua proved that he’s a class above Francis Ngannou in the boxing ring. He dropped ‘The Predator’ twice before eventually knocking him out cold in the second round of their showdown in Saudi Arabia. Now, many are left to wonder what the future holds for Ngannou in both boxing and MMA.
Francis Ngannou issues statement following nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Francis Ngannou has issued a statement after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua this evening in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) squared off with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3) in tonight’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pros react after Anthony Joshua brutally KO's Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squared off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight was to be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.
Anthony Joshua KO's Francis Ngannou in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squares off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight will be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.
Tyson Fury accuses Francis Ngannou of letting newfound boxing money change him: "He's this cocky guy"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury badly wants Francis Ngannou again. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently in Saudi Arabia, to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou up close. For Tyson Fury, he has a history with both men. While he’s never held the ring with ‘AJ’, the two have been British rivals for years now. The same cannot be said for the other man in tonight’s boxing event.
‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
Follow BJ Penn.com for all of today’s ‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights. The main event takes place today, Friday, March 8th from the Freedom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alistair Overeem believes one facet of Anthony Joshua’s game will make him vulnerable against Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Alistair Overeem has explained why he believes Anthony Joshua could run into some problems against Francis Ngannou. Tonight, Francis Ngannou will go head to head with Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster boxing match. It serves as just the second pro outing for Ngannou following his incredible bout with Tyson Fury. As for Joshua, he’s hoping to make a statement by putting a real beating on the former UFC heavyweight champion.
Eddie Hearn voices concern over Francis Ngannou’s confidence headed into Anthony Joshua bout: “He should be petrified”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has voiced his concern over Francis Ngannou’s confidence levels heading into the Anthony Joshua fight. Tonight, Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua will collide in a blockbuster boxing showdown in Saudi Arabia. While Joshua is the clear favorite, Ngannou’s remarkable performance against Tyson Fury has left many wondering whether or not he can pull off the upset here.
Francis Ngannou reveals he borrowed $200k from Kamaru Usman while he was UFC champion because he was "broke"
Cole Shelton - March 7, 2024
Francis Ngannou will make millions of dollars on Friday to box Anthony Joshua, but while he was in the UFC he says he was broke. Ngannou made his UFC debut in 2015 and became the heavyweight champion in 2021 when he knocked out Stipe Miocic. He defended his belt once as he scored a decision win over Ciryl Gane. However, while he was fighting, Ngannou says he was broke and it got so bad he had to borrow $200k from his friend and UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
Francis Ngannou reveals retirement timeline ahead of Anthony Joshua boxing match: "That's where my mind is at"
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024
PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou only has a few more years of fighting left in him. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to the ring this Friday night, in Saudi Arabia. There, Francis Ngannou will face former two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. The boxing match will be the second of the former UFC star’s career, making his ring debut against Tyson Fury last October.
Francis Ngannou offers reaction to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "He can still kick some ass!"
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024
Francis Ngannou was just as surprised as everyone else to see Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson going down in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to boxing this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the fight will be the second in the ring, as he faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Last October, the PFL star made his debut, against Tyson Fury.