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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou full fight card
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou full fight card

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou | Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images The Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight card is set with its blockbuster main… 

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Randy Couture expects Francis Ngannou to return to MMA even if he beats Anthony Joshua
Randy Couture expects Francis Ngannou to return to MMA even if he beats Anthony Joshua

Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images Francis Ngannou already captured boxing’s attention when he knocked down linear heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and nearly pulled off one… 

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Francis Ngannou reveals the fight he wants after Anthony Joshua: “I still have those three names”

Three Names 

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Donn Davis celebrates Francis Ngannou’s boxing success, happy to wait until 2025 for PFL debut
Donn Davis celebrates Francis Ngannou’s boxing success, happy to wait until 2025 for PFL debut

Francis Ngannou | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Donn Davis is happy for Francis Ngannou’s success, even if it means PFL will have to wait… 

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Francis Ngannou’s coach guarantees ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua: “Lightning will strike twice”

Knockout 

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Renan Ferreira will wait for Francis Ngannou to prove current ‘greatest’ heavyweight in MMA

PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira wants to prove Francis Ngannou has ‘a big problem’ on his hands in return to MMA. 

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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: 5 burning questions (and answers) heading into heavyweight showdown

Anthony Joshua has been in many big fights, but Saturday’s against former UFC champ Francis Ngannou is his most unusual. 

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Video: Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou open workouts live stream (11 a.m. ET)

Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou and more will hit pads at open workouts ahead of Friday’s boxing mega-event in Saudi Arabia. 

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Chatri Sityodtong claims ONE heavyweight champion Anatoly Malykhin would “smash” Francis Ngannou in MMA: “The greatest Heavyweight on the planet”

Is he right? 

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Francis Ngannou’s coach guarantees knockout of Anthony Joshua: ‘Lightning will strike twice’
Francis Ngannou’s coach guarantees knockout of Anthony Joshua: ‘Lightning will strike twice’

Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury | Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Francis Ngannou’s freakish power put a scare in Tyson Fury, and his coach is… 

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Tyson Fury says Francis Ngannou needs to kiss his feet: ‘I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire’
Tyson Fury says Francis Ngannou needs to kiss his feet: ‘I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire’

Tyson Fury thinks Francis Ngannou needs to thank him for his recent success. 

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Francis Ngannou vows ‘I’m not leaving boxing’ regardless of Anthony Joshua result
Francis Ngannou vows ‘I’m not leaving boxing’ regardless of Anthony Joshua result

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Francis Ngannou’s transition to boxing may have started as a side hustle, but as he readies to face Anthony Joshua… 

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Watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou grand arrivals
Watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou grand arrivals

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images The Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou grand arrivals will showcase the official entrance of both heavyweight boxers Monday in Riyadh,… 

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Tyson Fury claims Francis Ngannou should ‘Get on his knees’, thank him for boxing fight: ‘He needs to thank me’
Tyson Fury claims Francis Ngannou should ‘Get on his knees’, thank him for boxing fight: ‘He needs to thank me’

Tyson Fury was very adamant about his lack of emotional investment in the upcoming Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua… 

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Tyson Fury explains why Francis Ngannou should “get on his knees” and kiss his feet: “I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire”

Here we go again 

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Francis Ngannou confident his power can get the job done against Anthony Joshua: ‘If I land on anybody, I’ll knock him out’
Francis Ngannou confident his power can get the job done against Anthony Joshua: ‘If I land on anybody, I’ll knock him out’

Francis Ngannou believes he has the power to knock out anyone, including Anthony Joshua. On Friday, March 8, the… 

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PFL’s Renan Ferreira believes Francis Ngannou knows he’s a threat: “I saw he had an uncomfortable smile on his face”

True Threat? 

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Renan Ferreira to sit out 2024 PFL season to wait for Francis Ngannou, vows to be ‘a big problem for him’
Renan Ferreira to sit out 2024 PFL season to wait for Francis Ngannou, vows to be ‘a big problem for him’

Renan Ferreira | PFL Renan Ferreira doesn’t plan on fighting until he faces Francis Ngannou. The 2023 PFL heavyweight champion walked through Ryan Bader in… 

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Joshua vs. Ngannou roundtable: Is this week make-or-break for Francis Ngannou’s boxing career?
Joshua vs. Ngannou roundtable: Is this week make-or-break for Francis Ngannou’s boxing career?

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing via Getty Images Francis Ngannou nearly flipped the combat sports world upside-down when he faced Tyson Fury this past October… 

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Francis Ngannou claims success in feud with UFC boss Dana White: ‘I’m the winner in this situation’
Francis Ngannou claims success in feud with UFC boss Dana White: ‘I’m the winner in this situation’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou shrugs off Dana White’s feud. During the end of Ngannou’s time with the… 

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Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debut
Francis Ngannou opens as massive betting favorite to beat Renan Ferreira in expected PFL debut

Watching on from fighter row in the Middle East over the course of last weekend, former UFC heavyweight champion,… 

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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou gets its own video game ahead of boxing superfight
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou gets its own video game ahead of boxing superfight

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou video game Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou is causing its promoters to pull out all the stops. On March 8,… 

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Josh Thomson explains why Francis Ngannou will likely try and “wrestle” PFL knockout-artist Renan Ferreira

Turning into a wrestler 

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Knockout Chaos! Cinematic trailer for Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua goes full gamer mode
Knockout Chaos! Cinematic trailer for Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua goes full gamer mode

The official trailer for Francis Ngannou‘s return to the ring has been released. On Friday, March 8, the former… 

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Jon Jones vows to defeat Francis Ngannou before MMA career is over, ‘The Predator’ responds: “You’re f*cking fat!”

“In your dreams” 

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Video – Jon Jones shares a laugh with Francis Ngannou and ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson at PFL vs. Bellator event
Video – Jon Jones shares a laugh with Francis Ngannou and ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson at  PFL vs. Bellator event

Three of the biggest names in combat sports history were in the house at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh for… 

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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones weighs in on upcoming boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua

Prediction 

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Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou reflects on Tyson Fury fight, mocks British star: ‘He’s a playboy’
Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou reflects on Tyson Fury fight, mocks British star: ‘He’s a playboy’

Francis Ngannou offered his take on the differences between ‘The Gypsy King’ and his next opponent. After nearly ending… 

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Jon Jones expects Francis Ngannou to lose to Anthony Joshua: ‘Sorry, Francis’
Jon Jones expects Francis Ngannou to lose to Anthony Joshua: ‘Sorry, Francis’

Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Jon Jones doesn’t have a vested interest in Francis Ngannou’s future any longer now… 

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Francis Ngannou scoffs at Jon Jones’ prediction of easy win over him: ‘In your dreams, you’re fat’
Francis Ngannou scoffs at Jon Jones’ prediction of easy win over him: ‘In your dreams, you’re fat’

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has scoffed at arch-rival, Jon Jones’ prediction of a dominant win over… 

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Francis Ngannou’s first PFL opponent now official
Francis Ngannou’s first PFL opponent now official

Francis Ngannou gets his first PFL assignment and it’s a big one. 

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PFL vs. Bellator: Champions results: Renan Ferreira sparks Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, calls out Francis Ngannou
PFL vs. Bellator: Champions results: Renan Ferreira sparks Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, calls out Francis Ngannou

Renan Ferreira calls out Francis Ngannou after finishing Ryan Bader in just 21 seconds in the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions main event. 

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Renan Ferreira smashes Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, will fight Francis Ngannou later this year: PFL vs. Bellator Highlights
Renan Ferreira smashes Ryan Bader in 21 seconds, will fight Francis Ngannou later this year: PFL vs. Bellator Highlights

Renan Ferreira only needed 21 seconds to put away Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. Coming out for the… 

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Ryan Bader backs Jon Jones waiting for Stipe Miocic, anticipates doing the same for Francis Ngannou
Ryan Bader backs Jon Jones waiting for Stipe Miocic, anticipates doing the same for Francis Ngannou

Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/The Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Ryan Bader knows that he’s at a point in his career where fights… 

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Francis Ngannou announces return fight in MMA after Anthony Joshua boxing match

Return fight 

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Francis Ngannou expected to face Ryan Bader vs. Renan Ferreira winner in PFL debut
Francis Ngannou expected to face Ryan Bader vs. Renan Ferreira winner in PFL debut

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Francis Ngannou will find his next opponent after the PFL vs. Bellator card on Saturday. The former UFC heavyweight champion,… 

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Francis Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper, challenges John Fury to a boxing match: ‘I’d definitely take it’
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper, challenges John Fury to a boxing match: ‘I’d definitely take it’

Dewey Cooper, the longtime coach of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, has challenged Tyson Fury’s father — John… 

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Price Point Set for Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua Pay-Per-View

Viewers will be able to watch Francis Ngannou’s boxing match against Anthony Joshua for slightly less than they paid to see “The Predator” take on… 

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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou pay-per-view price revealed
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou pay-per-view price revealed

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou | Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are just weeks away from trading punches, and now… 

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MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing match
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing match

Recently retired MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko would love to test out his boxing skills against former UFC heavyweight champion… 

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Fedor Emelianenko calls to fight Francis Ngannou after failed talks with Mike Tyson: “I’d like to box him”

“I’m a fighter” 

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PFL’s Donn Davis offers update on Francis Ngannou’s MMA future: “Bo Jackson of combat sports”

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Tyson Fury eyes rematch with ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou: ‘I ain’t retiring, I ain’t going nowhere’

Unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has confirmed he will rematch former UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou in the future – ahead of his May championship unification fight against fellow …read more

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Joe Pyfer goes off on ‘nerds’ who refuse to believe he beat Francis Ngannou’s power punch record

Joe Pyfer has a message for all the “f*cking nerds” who refuse to believe that he beat Francis Ngannou’s power punch record.

After just three fights inside the Octagon, Pyfer …read more

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Joe Pyfer lashes out at ‘nerds’ who don’t believe he beat Francis Ngannou’s power punch record

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Joe Pyfer just wants credit where credit is due.
According to Pyfer, he set the …read more

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Tyson Fury dismisses retirement talk, includes Francis Ngannou rematch in next five-fight plan

Tyson Fury has mapped out a plan for his next five fights, which includes a rematch against Francis Ngannou.
Fury’s (34-0-1, 24 KOs) fight with Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) has …read more

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Joe Pyfer vents frustration after being discredited for breaking Francis Ngannou’s power punch record

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Tyson Fury vows to rematch Francis Ngannou in future, dismisses retirement talk

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Tyson Fury only sees more big fights on the horizon.
“The Gypsy King” is scheduled …read more

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Francis Ngannou on Anthony Joshua: ‘I’m going to be the one taking his soul’

Francis Ngannou has sent a chilling message ahead of his boxing showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou (0-1) takes on former heavyweight boxing champ Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) …read more

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Francis Ngannou sends Anthony Joshua chilling threat ahead of boxing match: “Taking his soul”

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Francis Ngannou sends chilling warning to Anthony Joshua ahead of boxing fight: ‘I’m going to take his soul’

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has vowed to take Anthony Joshua’s “soul” in their March boxing match in the MIddle East – as he prepares for his sophomore …read more

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Exclusive – John Fury claims ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou is ‘A danger to every heavyweight in the division’

John Fury believes Francis Ngannou is a danger to every man in the heavyweight division.

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Exclusive – John Fury claims Francis Ngannou fight was ‘Wake-Up call’ Tyson Fury needed ahead of title return

John Fury, the father of reigning WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, says the close call with Francis Ngannou was the “kick in the backside” they both needed.

In October, ‘The …read more

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How Much Will Fury Vs Usyk Cost?

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Former UFC 265-pound champion Francis Ngannou knocked reigning WBC kingpin Tyson Fury to the canvas last Oct. in Riyadh and …read more

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Former Sparring Partner Gives Prediction for Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou’s former training partner recently gave his prediction for the Cameroonian’s upcoming boxing match against Anthony Joshua. …read more

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Coach Eric Nicksick reveals how Francis Ngannou can KO Anthony Joshua: “Francis will find you”

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Ryan Bader, Renan Ferreira expect winner of their fight to welcome Francis Ngannou to PFL

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Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira both have a lot riding on their upcoming fight at the PFL vs. Bellator card on Feb. 24.
Every …read more

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Francis Ngannou backed to turn in KO win over Anthony Joshua in March boxing fight: ‘We can find him in the pocket’

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has been backed to land a knockout win over former world titleholder, Anthony Joshua in the pair’s March boxing match in Riyadh, with …read more

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Anthony Joshua calls Francis Ngannou boxing match ‘my undisputed title fight’

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Anthony Joshua is treating his next fight as a world title opportunity.
Though no belts will officially be …read more

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Francis Ngannou expects to ‘do something that nobody has done before’ in pursuing boxing championship

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Francis Ngannou, two-sport world champion? It’s possible.
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Renan Ferreira, Ryan Bader expect winner of PFL vs. Bellator champs fight to face Francis Ngannou

The stakes going into the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions main event between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader are about as big as it gets.
Not only do Ferreira (12-3) and Bader …read more

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ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong applauds Francis Ngannou, says boxing gamble ‘worked out beautifully’

Like many, Chatri Sityodtong didn’t see Francis Nannou’s success in the boxing world coming.
Sityodtong, CEO of ONE Championship, is amazed to see Ngannou’s profile rise in the combat sports world …read more

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UFC Standout Joe Pyfer Presents Video Evidence That He Beat Francis Ngannou’s Punching Machine Record

Middleweight standout Joe Pyfer broke Francis Ngannou’s punch machine record and he can prove it.

Last week, longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan claimed that Pyfer had broken Ngannou’s punching record. …read more

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Dan Hardy can see Anthony Joshua panicking vs. Francis Ngannou, thinks he’s more beatable than Tyson Fury

Dan Hardy likes Francis Ngannou’s chances against Anthony Joshua.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou (0-1) takes on former heavyweight boxing champion Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) in a 10-round boxing match March …read more

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Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou to Be the Subject of a New Harvard Business School Case Study

Combat sports sensation Francis Ngannou is the subject of a new Harvard Business School case study.

Walking away from an offer that would have made him the highest-paid heavyweight in UFC …read more

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UFC Veteran details why Francis Ngannou will beat Anthony Joshua

Despite coming up short rather controversially last time out, Francis Ngannou is ready to lace up the boxing gloves and get into the winners’ column this time around.
‘The Predator’ will …read more

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AJ Vs. Franny Winner Fights For Undisputed Title Next

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There’s now an official roadmap for former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou to win the undisputed heavyweight boxing title in …read more

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Respect between Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou mutual ahead of boxing showdown

LONDON – For the first time, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou sat across from each other calm, cool and collected, focused only on beating each other in the ring.
Joshua, the …read more

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REPORT | Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou winner to likely fight for undisputed heavyweight title next

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Francis Ngannou declares ‘I’m not done with MMA’ ahead of Anthony Joshua boxing match

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Francis Ngannou’s days as an MMA fighter aren’t over yet.
The former UFC heavyweight champion …read more

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Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua face off for the first time | VIDEO

Following his great performance against Tyson Fury last time out, Francis Ngannou has landed on his feet and is now set to make his second appearance inside the boxing ring.
‘The …read more

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Face Off! ‘AJ’ Stares Down Ngannou In London

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Anthony Joshua will not be intimidated.
“AJ” came face-to-face with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at the conclusion of their …read more

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Video – Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou faces off with Anthony Joshua ahead of boxing fight in March

Slated to make his sophomore walk to the squared circle in March in a massive showdown against former two-time heavyweight world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis …read more

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Watch Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou face off for first time

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Video: Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou first faceoff for March 8 boxing match

LONDON – The build toward the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match is officially on after the pair faced off for the first time on Monday.
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Francis Ngannou’s boxing coach describes Anthony Joshua fight as ‘fire vs. fire’

Dewey Cooper sees similarities in Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua’s approaches.
Ngannou (0-1) takes on Joshua (27-3) in a 10-round boxing match March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou press conference video at 12:15 p.m. ET

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The Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou press conference video will feature the first official staredown between Anthony Joshua and Francis …read more

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LIVE! Joshua Vs Ngannou Press Conference Video!

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Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will collide in a special pay-per-view (PPV) boxing showdown on March 8 …read more

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Video: Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou press conference live stream (noon ET)

LONDON – Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will cross paths in person for the first time ahead of their March 8 boxing match during a press conference on Monday.
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Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua ‘didn’t really need a lot of convincing’ to pivot to Francis Ngannou

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Matchroom Sport’s Eddie Hearn thought the next step for Anthony Joshua was already set in stone when the two stepped …read more

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Boxing promoter: Francis Ngannou can knock out Anthony Joshua if he catches him

Frank Warren thinks Francis Ngannou has the power to knock any heavyweight out.
Ngannou (0-1) takes on Anthony Joshua (27-3) in a 10-round boxing match March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
After …read more

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Joe Rogan claims UFC Prospect Joe Pyfer Hits harder than Ex-Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou

Of all the people you’d suspect of hitting harder than Francis Ngannou, middleweight prospect Joe Pyfer probably wasn’t one of them.

During a recent episode of his popular podcast, The …read more

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Ngannou to train for Joshua bout in Saudi Arabia

Dewey Cooper, one of Francis Ngannou’s top coaches, told ESPN in a video interview Thursday that the former UFC heavyweight champion will train in Saudi Arabia for his boxing match …read more

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Michael Bisping: Anthony Joshua deserves a lot of respect, ‘has no need to box Francis Ngannou’

Michael Bisping praises Anthony Joshua for taking the Francis Ngannou fight.
Joshua (27-3) meets Ngannou (0-1) in a 10-round heavyweight boxing match March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua is coming …read more

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Joe Rogan reveals current UFC middleweight broke Francis Ngannou’s punching power record: “They didn’t want to register it”

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PFL CEO Remains Confident former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA in 2024

PFL CEO Peter Murray remains confident that Francis Ngannou will make his Smart Cage debut in 2024 even though he has already booked a boxing bout with Anthony Joshua.

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With the new year comes big fights — not just for the UFC, but also for Francis Ngannou as he’s set to clash with Anthony Joshua in a boxing match …read more

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Peter Murray: Francis Ngannou ‘committed to continuing competing in MMA,’ will make PFL debut in 2024

PFL CEO Peter Murray expects Francis Ngannou to return to MMA in 2024.
Ngannou (0-1) faces two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua (27-3) in a 10-round bout March 8 in …read more

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Brendan Schaub doubts Francis Ngannou returns to MMA: ‘PFL was a side piece in this equation’

It’s still unknown what the future looks like for Francis Ngannou in terms of MMA. Some pundits, such as Brendan Schaub, doubt there’s even a future at all.
Schaub, a former …read more

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Francis Ngannou to have two boxing matches this year, likely no MMA

Former UFC heavyweight champion turned ranked WBC professional boxer Francis Ngannou plans to fight two boxing matches this year and will likely not compete in mixed martial arts.  
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Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to pick apart Francis Ngannou and knock him out

Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to show Francis Ngannou that there are levels to boxing.
Ngannou (0-1) meets Joshua (27-3) in a heavyweight match March 8 in Saudi Arabia. Hearn, the …read more

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24 fights on our 2024 MMA wish list: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones (still), Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3, more

2023 didn’t disappoint in terms of great MMA action, and 2024 looks just as promising, if not more.
With 2024 underway, there’s a new year of fresh possibilities for dream matchups …read more

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Daniel Cormier questions Francis Ngannou’s underdog status against Anthony Joshua: “A guy Andy Ruiz knocked out”

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PFL Insists Free-Spirit Franny A Lock For 2024

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Will he or won’t he?
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was expected to make his PFL debut in 2024, but …read more

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Francis Ngannou forced to run from crowd in Cameroon

Former UFC heavyweight champion turned ranked professional boxer Francis Ngannou was always popular in his home country of Cameroon, but his popularity has grown considerably since going the distance with …read more

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Francis Ngannou unsure of MMA return, says ‘there’s a chance’ he does only boxing in 2024

Francis Ngannou’s future in MMA has become even more uncertain.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion now signed with PFL, was expected to debut with his new promotion sometime in 2024, …read more

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Daniel Cormier thinks Francis Ngannou ‘gets it done’ against Anthony Joshua

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed to box former two-time unified world heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua in March.  The event takes place in Saudi Arabia.  
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Source:: MMAWeekly

Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to pick Francis Ngannou apart ‘and knock him out’

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Anthony Joshua and Matchroom Sport’s Eddie Hearn had to call an audible after Deontay Wilder’s upset loss to Joseph Parker …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Francis Ngannou on fighting Anthony Joshua: ‘I’ve heard that he doesn’t have a chin. I’m going to find out’

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Francis Ngannou plans to test the chin of Anthony Joshua.
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Francis Ngannou commits to PFL fight despite Anthony Joshua boxing match: “We’re in business together”

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