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Saudi Boxing Chiefs Eyeing Ngannou for December 23 Slot
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is reportedly being considered as the headline act for a major boxing event in Saudi Arabia on December 23. This comes after the postponement of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk bout, which was originally scheduled for that date.
Potential Opponents Revealed
According to Boxing News, Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang are among the contenders to face Ngannou in the highly-anticipated fight. The Saudi boxing chiefs have reportedly held discussions about the clash earlier this week.
Ngannou Eager for Fury Rematch
Ngannou, who recently fought Fury in a split decision defeat, expressed his desire for a rematch with the Gypsy King. He stated that he wants to wait for Fury and would choose the rematch as his first option. Ngannou also mentioned his plans to potentially compete in MMA fights before returning to boxing.
Busy Year Ahead for Ngannou
If all goes according to plan, Ngannou aims to fight twice next year, starting in February or March. He hopes to have his rematch with Fury and then explore other opportunities in both boxing and MMA.
