Tag: Francis Ngannou

  • Eddie Hearn Predicts Anthony Joshua Will Defeat Ngannou in 6 Rounds

    Eddie Hearn Predicts Anthony Joshua Will Defeat Ngannou in 6 Rounds

    By Daniel Edu

    Eddie Hearn, the promoter of British boxer Anthony Joshua, has expressed confidence in his client’s ability to defeat Francis Ngannou, the cross-over heavyweight boxer. Hearn’s comments come after Ngannou’s impressive debut in heavyweight boxing, where he nearly defeated Tyson Fury in a high-profile bout.

    Ngannou, originally an MMA fighter, had expressed interest in facing Joshua in a professional boxing match for some time. The opportunity arose after his bout with Fury, where he managed to take the British heavyweight champion to the 10th round and even dropped him to the canvas in the third round before losing via a controversial split decision.

    Many boxing enthusiasts have since wondered if Ngannou should get a rematch with Fury or challenge Anthony Joshua. Hearn, who believes in Joshua’s boxing prowess, is open to the idea of his client facing Ngannou and is confident in Joshua’s ability to come out on top.

    “AJ against Francis Ngannou is massive, it’s massive. Two giants next to each other. Who knows what’s going to happen? I can’t even believe we’re debating this,” Hearn remarked during an interview.

    Hearn highlighted the potential financial rewards of such a matchup, suggesting that Ngannou would likely earn more in a boxing bout against Joshua than in his previous fight with Fury. He also mentioned that Joshua initially wasn’t interested in the proposed “gimmick fight,” but circumstances have changed perceptions.

    “We are now in the position where we’re debating if Francis Ngannou beats Anthony Joshua. Take my money, and I will show you what happens when Anthony Joshua fights Francis Ngannou. I said three rounds last Saturday, but I’ll be generous and say six rounds,” Hearn stated, confidently predicting that Joshua would secure victory within six rounds against Ngannou.

  • Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou  shows off ‘Batie’ hometown ahead of mega fight

    Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou shows off ‘Batie’ hometown ahead of mega fight

    Coming October 28, the fight will take place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

    In December, Fury defeated fellow countryman Derek Chisora in under 10 rounds.

    Francis Ngannou, the 36-year-old Cameroonian-French opponent and former UFC Heavyweight Champion, had no prior professional boxing experience, but he stated that facing Fury in the ring was a dream come true.

    In his 20 professional UFC fights, Ngannou has 17 victories, including 12 knockouts.

    Ngannou on Fury

    Speaking after the fight with Fury was confirmed, Ngannou expressed his excitement about transitioning to boxing.

    He said, “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years. My dream was always to box, and to box the best.

    “After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet,”

    Ngannou in Batie

    Ngannou then took to his official social media platforms to show off his hometown of Batie.

    Along with photos was a message that said, “Chillin in the village one last time before we go back to business #Batie.”

    Ngannou and Mbappe
    Ngannou’s picture in Batie comes after he teamed up with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.

    Mbappe and Ngannou enjoyed a local Cameroonian delicacy named Ndole, with photos going viral.

    Ngannou is now expected to return to training ahead of the the fight against Fury.