"Francis Ngannou leaves spectators awestruck with his fierce power, hinting at his participation in the upcoming battle"
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is making waves in the combat sports world with hints of a return to boxing and potential MMA fights.
In the boxing arena, the most likely opponent for Ngannou appears to be Deontay Wilder. The two heavyweights have been in talks for a boxing fight since the beginning of this year, and fans are eagerly awaiting the matchup. Ngannou has shared new training footage on Instagram, featuring him throwing several deadly hooks, which has received positive responses from fans, who comment on its fiery potential.
However, Ngannou's MMA return is still uncertain. After leaving the UFC two-and-a-half years before his PFL debut, the heavyweight champion has not yet confirmed his opponent or date for his return to the MMA ring. One possible adversary in the PFL could be Rico Verhoeven, who has proposed a fight series involving three combat sports: MMA, boxing, and kickboxing.
If Ngannou decides against a potential super fight in MMA against Verhoeven under the PFL banner, other opponents for MMA appear limited. Dana White, the president of the UFC, has stated that Tom Aspinall is the current UFC heavyweight champion, not Francis Ngannou, and Aspinall is set to defend his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.
Meanwhile, Dana White has shut the door on the potential fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones for now. White has also expressed his reservations about Ngannou returning to the UFC, stating that he is not a big fan of the idea.
Ngannou is no stranger to boxing, having previously faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, both resulting in defeats. Despite these losses, Ngannou continues to show his determination and skill in both boxing and MMA.
Eddie Hall, another prominent figure in the combat sports world, has also made his stance clear. After a 'scary' sparring bout, Hall has expressed interest in fighting in MMA, despite recognizing he would be a huge underdog.
As the combat sports world eagerly awaits Ngannou's next move, one thing is certain: the heavyweight champion is not backing down from a challenge. Whether it's in the boxing ring or the MMA cage, Ngannou is ready to prove his worth once again.
[1] Source: MMA Fighting [2] Source: ESPN [3] Source: MMA Junkie [4] Source: Bleacher Report
In the realm of boxing, Deontay Wilder has been discussed as a potential opponent for Ngannou's upcoming match, regardless of Ngannou's uncertain MMA return. If Ngannou decides against a possible MMA showdown with Rico Verhoeven under the PFL banner, his potential opponents in MMA could be scarce.
Despite the debate about Ngannou's future fights in MMA, both within the UFC and PFL, the heavyweight champion is undoubtedly committed to confronting any challenge that comes his way, whether it's boxing or MMA.
[1] Source: MMA Fighting [2] Source: ESPN [3] Source: MMA Junkie [4] Source: Bleacher Report
