“If I Have The Opportunity To Fight All Those Top Guys In Boxing, I Will Take It.”

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is eager about a boxing match now that he’s a free agent. 

The 36-year outdated was launched from the UFC this previous weekend after failed negotiations with the corporate. Now, he can do no matter he needs, together with a stint in boxing. 

He was a visitor on The MMA Hour, the place he spoke about his want to separate his time between boxing and blended martial arts.

“I need to obtain one thing in boxing and keep in MMA. I really feel like I nonetheless have loads to specific, loads to offer to the game of MMA. I found MMA later in my life and I really feel like I nonetheless have some mileage to offer within the sport. In an ideal world, I’m going on the market, get some boxing matches, come again, get some MMA [fights]. Perhaps swap once more. I don’t know. Relies upon what would be the problem on the market. I feel if I’ve the chance to battle all these high guys in boxing, I’ll take it.” 

Francis Ngannou Has Not Been Shy About Preventing Boxing’s Elite

Final April, “The Predator” was within the boxing ring with champion Tyson Fury after his win over Dillion Whyte. The 2 heavyweights have exchanged phrases on social media surrounding a possible crossover occasion. 

Ngannou named Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as two potential opponents for his skilled boxing debut. When requested about his return to fight sports activities, Ngannou hopes to battle by the primary half of 2023. 

“The most recent can be July…a minimum of twice a yr. Go proper this yr,” Ngannou mentioned. “My intestine would say boxing… I’m engaged on it.” 

The Cameroon native revealed that the UFC “didn’t need something to do with boxing” throughout negotiations. Now, the present free agent will be capable of have discussions with any promotion.