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Ngannou's Boxing Ambitions
In a surprising turn of events, Francis Ngannou has expressed his interest in a potential super-fight with Deontay Wilder. Ngannou recently made waves in the boxing world with his crossover clash against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.
Astonishing Performance
Despite suffering a split-decision loss, Ngannou managed to drop Fury during the bout, showcasing his incredible power and skill. This performance has left the door open for more boxing opportunities for the MMA fighter.
Potential Twist
While Ngannou had previously discussed a fight with Wilder before finalizing the deal with Fury, he now hints that their encounter could take place in the MMA cage. Speaking on The MMA Hour, Ngannou revealed that discussions about an MMA fight with Wilder have been ongoing.
Wilder's Interest in MMA
Ngannou also shared that Wilder has been training in MMA for the past few months and is seriously considering a transition to the octagon. Wilder, who has called for a two-bout deal with Ngannou, has shown a genuine interest in competing in both boxing and MMA.
Excitement Builds
The potential clash between Ngannou and Wilder has garnered attention from fans and experts alike. Donn Davis, owner of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), has expressed his excitement about the possibility of Wilder entering the MMA world and facing Ngannou in a mixed rules fight.
"What do I think millions of people would love to see? I think that's the most interesting thing we could all see," Davis said.
As fans eagerly await further developments, it remains to be seen whether Ngannou and Wilder will step into the cage for what could be an electrifying showdown.
