Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, and up to date PFL (Skilled Fighters League) signing, Francis Ngannou, has been warned in regards to the potential pursuit of knowledgeable boxing debut in opposition to former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder by embellished gold holder, Terence Crawford, with the Batié native warned a few potential devastating KO loss.
Ngannou, a ruthless knockout artist in his personal proper, has been sidelined from fight sports activities since January of final yr, most lately headlining UFC 270 in opposition to former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane – efficiently unifying the titles in a unanimous determination win over the Frenchman.
Electing to depart the UFC in January of this yr following the completion of his contractual obligations with the promotion, Ngannou penned phrases on a monumental take care of the Peter Murray-led PFL earlier this month.
And expected to remain sidelined from mixed martial arts until next year, Cameroonian heavyweight, Francis Ngannou is slated to modify focus to a long-rumored debut within the squared-circle – eyeing fights in opposition to the likes of the above-mentioned, Wilder, present champion, Tyson Fury, and former gold holder, Anthony Joshua.
Francis Ngannou issued actual warning forward of anticipated boxing debut
Nonetheless, in response to welterweight kingpin, the undefeated, Crawford, Ngannou can be sensible to keep away from a struggle with Wilder sooner or later – warning him of a possible brutal knockout loss he could possibly be on the receiving finish of.
“If he (Deontay Wilder) hits you, you’re going to sleep,” Terence Crawford advised Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour whereas discussing Francis Ngannou. “Deontay Wilder, he hits you, you’re going to sleep. Tyson Fury, he went to sleep and awakened. I don’t see too many different guys doing that. Deontay Wilder is likely one of the greatest punchers ever, so simply hold that in thoughts.”
Profitable undisputed UFC heavyweight gold again in March 2021, Ngannou landed the undisputed title with a thunderous second spherical KO win over Stipe Miocic, avenging a previous determination loss to the Ohio veteran.
