FRANCIS NAGANNOU is now closer than ever to his goal of becoming a boxer.
In what was his last fight, the 35-year-old heavyweight retained his UFC title against Ciryl Gane (31), in this match.
Francis Ngannou is now closer than ever to his boxing dream.
Ngannou is now a free agent and can cross over to boxing. This is what the Cameroonian has always wanted.
SunSport has identified five potential opponents for Ngannou after calling out the biggest boxers in boxing.
Tyson Fury
Ngannou claims that there is a 9/10 chance that they will fight.
Fury, 33, teased a "clash of heavyweight titans" shortly after requesting a boxing match using 4oz UFC gloves.
Fury shared the following Instagram post after Ngannou's win over Gane: "If money is your goal, you should visit the big GK."
Dillian Whyte
Ngannou and Whyte were linked in a spectacular two-fight deal in 2020, one each in the cage as well as the ring.
Even though the pair recorded a conference call via virtual means, UFC president Dana White was not aware of it. It was therefore never published.
It's a great opportunity to have a crossover clash with Ngannou, because Whyte, 33 years old, has already opened the door for Ngannou in the past.
Deontay Wilder
Ngannou named the WBC champion American from the past as one of the reasons why he wanted to put on the gloves.
Ngannou stated to TMZ December: "Tyson Fury Deontay Wilder. That would be a great level for me to test my self.
Wilder, 36, has not returned to fight since October's trilogy loss to Fury, but a fight against Ngannou would be a match between two of the most powerful punchers.
Joe Joyce
Joyce, a 36-year-old British boxer, is the only heavyweight in the world who has seen Ngannou at his best.
Joyce was impressed by the MMA powerhouse and sparred with the pair in Las Vegas.
Secret sparring sessions have been used for years to fuel the demand for fights and this could not be any different.
Derek Chisora
This fan favorite has teased an MMA switch in the past and is open to potentially risky, but lucrative fights.
Ngannou, who has a reputation for attracting British fans, could be the perfect ready-made opponent in Chisora.
Chisora called Wilder out recently, so Ngannou will be able to join the ring.
