Tag: Francis Ngannou
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Fury – Ngannou: Fever rises in Cameroon
Francis Ngannou’s fans are rallying to support the Cameroonian fighter, who takes on Britain’s Tyson Fury on Saturday in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Excitement is reaching unprecedented heights across Cameroon ahead of the highly anticipated fight between UFC champion Francis Ngannou and British boxer Tyson Fury. Ngannou fans are mobilizing across the country to show their…
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Martin Bakole: Fury’s training partner divides Ngannou fans
In the run-up to his fight with Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury has chosen the Congolese Martin Bakole as his sparring partner. A decision that has divided Cameroonian fans, with some claiming it’s a betrayal. The world of boxing is holding its breath ahead of the fight between England’s WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and…
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Boxin: Mike Tyson advises Ngannou and warns Fury
Until we know a little more about the rules of the titanic fight scheduled to pit Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia in October, the predictions are all over the place. Mike Tyson, former world boxing champion, is cautious. Long retired, Mike Tyson never misses an opportunity to slip in his opinion on…
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MMA – Tim Silvia: “I would have destroyed Francis Ngannou”
Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Silvia believes he would have easily beaten Francis Ngannou had he been of the same generation as him. At 47, the American downplays the Cameroonian’s techniques. Francis Ngannou has left the UFC but hardly a day goes by without people talking about him. It has to be said that the…
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Francis Ngannou: Jon Jones or Deontay Wilder on the menu?
Now a member of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Francis Ngannou is looking forward to his first fight for the MMA organisation. But the Cameroonian has other ambitions too, not least the opponents in his sights. Eager to get into the ring, he’s hoping for a fight against Deontay Wilder, while keeping the idea of…
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MMA – Francis Ngannou: “What really convinced me to sign with the PFL”
His record in the UFC: 17 wins, 3 losses in 20 fights. But now, Francis Ngannou has decided to leave Dana White’s organization. The one who kept his world heavyweight title until his departure explains the real reasons. Long holed up in silence after his departure from the UFC in January, Francis Ngannou has finally…
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Boxing: Francis Ngannou agrees to challenge Tyson Furry
In an interview with Canal Plus, Francis Ngannou agrees to challenge the British boxer Tyson Fury. And a promoter has already offered to organize the fight. After his departure from the UFC, Francis Ngannou might be getting into boxing. And quite a few boxers would like to take on the Cameroonian. Dillian White, former WBC…
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Boxing: Francis Ngannou impressed by a 7 year old boy
In the era where everyone posts their performances on social networks, you can see everything. This is what allowed Francis Ngannou to discover a young boxer to whom he predicts a bright future. Francis Ngannou is the UFC heavyweight champion since March 27, 2021. As much as to say that the Cameroonian impresses more than…
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UFC: Gane recounts his “learning curve” against Ngannou
The first defeat of his career, against the Cameroonian, “stings” him. But the French fighter prefers to look on the bright side. Ciryl Gane suffered the first loss of his career to Francis Ngannou in Los Angeles in January. Even though he considers that he “didn’t come close to winning”, this setback doesn’t sit well…
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Francis Ngannou smashes the UFC again
While waiting to heal his knee, Francis Ngannou is fighting against the UFC promoters. The Cameroonian champion wants more money and better conditions in terms of health care. Business, he’s a no-brainer. Francis Ngannou has now understood this. The Cameroonian champion wants to be valued at the height of his achievements. Even if it means…