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Ngannou's Boxing Ambitions
Francis Ngannou is wasting no time in setting up his next big challenge. The MMA fighter-turned-boxer is already calling out Deontay Wilder, even before his highly anticipated bout with Anthony Joshua.
A Controversial Loss to Fury
Last year, Ngannou took a break from his MMA career to try his hand at boxing. He faced off against WBC champion Tyson Fury and put up an impressive fight. Ngannou astonishingly floored Fury, but ultimately lost in a controversial split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
Ngannou's Focus on Wilder
Despite his upcoming fight with Joshua, Ngannou has his sights set on Wilder. The American boxer missed out on a super-fight with Joshua after his defeat to Joseph Parker. Ngannou is determined to face Wilder and add his name to his boxing record.
Options After Fury's Unification Bout
With Fury set to face Oleksandr Usyk in a four-belt unification bout, Ngannou was left to consider his options after being denied a rematch. But when Wilder's fight deal with Joshua fell through, Ngannou saw an opportunity.
Possibility of a Fight in the Professional Fighters League
Ngannou revealed that there were talks for him and Wilder to fight in the Professional Fighters League (PFL), the MMA promotion he is signed to. The landscape of the boxing world can change quickly, and Ngannou is open to all possibilities.
It seems that Ngannou is ready to take on the biggest challenges in both boxing and MMA. With his upcoming fight against Joshua and his sights set on Wilder, Ngannou is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.
