November 2, 2023 1: 00 pm ET
Francis Ngannou’s sensational launching efficiency vs. Tyson Fury has opened up a widevariety of chances for him in the ring, however what about MMA?
Former UFC heavyweight champ Ngannou gonebeyond expectations when he lost a close split choice to WBC heavyweight champ Fury in their crossover boxing match this past Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou had the muchbetter minutes in the battle, even knocking down Fury in Round 3.
Ngannou’s name currently hasactually been connected to boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, which PFL expert Kenny Florian thinks casts doubt on an instant MMA return. But Florian has faith that Ngannou will hold up his end of the offer, which enabled him the versatility to box.
“I’d be lying if I stated it wasn’t a issue right now because he has the capability to be a star in a totally various sport now,” Florian stated on his “Anik & Florian” podcast. “That simply opened up a lot of chances for him not just in the rematch with Tyson Fury, you have Anthony Joshua and his supervisor that’s ca