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Support for Ngannou
Former UFC champion Jon Jones surprised many by throwing his support behind Francis Ngannou in his upcoming boxing match against Anthony Joshua. Despite this, Jones still believes that Joshua will emerge victorious in the fight.
Ngannou's Boxing Journey
Ngannou, who recently made his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury, decided to switch to boxing after turning down a $10 million offer to fight Jones in the UFC. The Cameroonian fighter signed with the Professional Fighters League to pursue his boxing dreams.
Jones' Prediction
During a recent event in Riyadh, Jones expressed his admiration for Ngannou's journey and stated that he is rooting for him to win. However, he acknowledged Joshua's experience and skill, indicating that if he were to bet, his money would be on Joshua.
Potential Future Fights
Despite being sidelined due to a chest injury, Jones has been called out by interim champion Tom Aspinall and is open to a cross-promotion fight with Ngannou. Jones remains confident in his abilities and is willing to take on any challenge that comes his way.
