Francis Ngannou has revealed his plans for a potential MMA fight against Deontay Wilder. Read on to learn more about this exciting matchup and Ngannou’s return to the octagon.
| Francis Ngannou plans a potential MMA fight against Deontay Wilder.
| Ngannou is considering a return to boxing before his MMA comeback.
| Talks have begun for a clash between the heavyweight knockout artists.
| Ngannou expects to make his PFL debut next year.
Francis Ngannou’s Next Challenge
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is set to shock the combat sports world once again. After his impressive performance against Tyson Fury, Ngannou has decided to leave the UFC and join their rivals. While many criticized his move to the PFL, it seems that he may still face tough competition. In a recent interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Ngannou dropped a bombshell revelation.
A Return to Boxing
Ngannou revealed that he is considering a return to boxing before his MMA comeback. He stated, "I’m still focused on MMA, but I also want to have more fights in boxing. I believe I can give boxing guys a tough time." This unexpected move has caught the attention of fight fans around the world.
Talks of a Fight with Deontay Wilder
In addition to his plans for boxing, Ngannou disclosed that discussions have begun for a potential fight with Deontay Wilder under the PFL banner. Ngannou said, "We have spoken about that. It’s something that can potentially happen. Deontay Wilder has been training MMA for a while now, and he’s serious about it. It would be a different challenge for him." This matchup has the potential to be a clash of heavyweight titans.
PFL Debut and Future Plans
While nothing is set in stone, Ngannou announced that he expects to make his PFL debut next year, with a timeline of February or March. Fight fans eagerly await his return to the octagon and the potential showdown with Deontay Wilder.
For more details, watch the video of Ngannou’s appearance on The MMA Hour below.
