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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.
Former boxing champ Joshua …read more

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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.
Cooper, Ngannou’s boxing coach, …read more

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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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Posted on January 15, 2024, 3:13 pm By
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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”

Wow! …read more

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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.

“We’re …read more

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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.  
Ngannou officially left …read more

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Posted on January 10, 2024, 6:43 pm By
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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”

Underdog? …read more

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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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Posted on January 9, 2024, 8:13 pm By
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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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Posted on January 9, 2024, 3:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 9, 2024, 2:13 pm By
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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.  
Ngannou left the UFC …read more

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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

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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.
2024 kicked things off with a bang last …read more

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Francis Ngannou commits to PFL fight despite Anthony Joshua boxing match: “We’re in business together”

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Francis Ngannou plans to “find out” if Anthony Joshua actually has a chin: “I’ve heard that he doesn’t”

No chin? …read more

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Francis Ngannou confident ahead of Anthony Joshua boxing fight: ‘i have heard he doesn’t have a chin’

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou claims he has heard from sources that incoming foe and former two-time heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua has a questionable ability to take …read more

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Francis Ngannou thinks he’ll knock out Anthony Joshua: ‘He’s easier to send down than Fury’

The odds may once again be stacked against him, but Francis Ngannou not only expects to beat Anthony Joshua in his return to boxing, but he thinks he can finish …read more

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Francis Ngannou on a potential rematch with Tyson Fury: “It’s going to happen”

Rematch! …read more

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Ngannou Could Bank $20 Million For ‘AJ’ Fight

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Former UFC 265-pound champion Francis Ngannou, who is now a Top 10 contender in the WBC rankings, will make his …read more

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Posted on January 8, 2024, 6:43 pm By
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The MMA Hour with Francis Ngannou, Ian Machado Garry, Aleksandar Rakic, Bo Nickal, and Eddie Hearn at 1 p.m. ET

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. …read more

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What’s at stake in Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou?

Francis Ngannou returns to the boxing ring to face former unified champion Anthony Joshua. Is that the right decision? …read more

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Francis Ngannou opens as a sizable betting underdog against Anthony Joshua

Even though he was impressive in his professional boxing debut, Francis Ngannou is once again a big underdog at the betting window.
Ngannou (0-1) is set to face Anthony Joshua in …read more

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Pro fighters react after Francis Ngannou books boxing match with Anthony Joshua

Gangster af! …read more

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Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua Agree to 10-Round Boxing Match in Saudi Arabia

Those that say former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou “fumbled the bag” could not be more wrong. …read more

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‘The bag fumbling continues’: Social media reacts to Francis Ngannou’s boxing booking vs. Anthony Joshua

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou continues to make big moves in the world of boxing.
Ngannou will take on Anthony Joshua in a 10-round bout on March 9 in Riyadh, …read more

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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match set for March 9 in Saudi Arabia

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has another major boxing match on the books.
This time, Ngannou will face Anthony Joshua, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion. The 10-round heavyweight fight …read more

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Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match reportedly a “done deal”

Breaking! …read more

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Opening odds released for Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua

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Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua reportedly confirmed

Francis Ngannou put on a performance to be proud of last time out but it looks like his boxing venture is far from finished. Reports have surfaced which claim the former …read more

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Francis Ngannou releases first statement after booking Anthony Joshua boxing match

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Francis Ngannou reflects on UFC departure and ‘how this business can be nasty’

Francis Ngannou took a big gamble in 2023 and it paid dividends.
Ngannou didn’t come to terms with the UFC and ended up signing with PFL, which gave him equity and …read more

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Francis Ngannou reflects on his departure from the UFC: “This business can be nasty”

What a warrior …read more

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Ex-Champion Francis Ngannou reflects on heated departure from the UFC: ‘This business can be nasty’

Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has reflected on his departure from the UFC last year once more, claiming some of the practices in combat sports are “nasty” to say …read more

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Francis Ngannou reflects on his departure from the UFC: “This business can be nasty”

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Ex-Champion Francis Ngannou reflects on heated departure from the UFC: ‘This business can be nasty’

Former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has reflected on his departure from the UFC last year once more, claiming some of the practices in combat sports are “nasty” to say …read more

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Francis Ngannou reflects on UFC departure and ‘how this business can be nasty’

Francis Ngannou took a big gamble in 2023 and it paid dividends.
Ngannou didn’t come to terms with the UFC and ended up signing with PFL, which gave him equity and …read more

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Eric Nicksick: Payment from Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight ‘literally brought me to tears because he changed my life’

Francis Ngannou’s unprecedented departure from UFC to move into a boxing match with Tyson Fury was not only a lucrative decision for him, but for his team, as well.
Ngannou was …read more

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Willy Wonka (and Conor McGregor and Dana White and Jon Jones, and a few others) and the Chocolate Factory

Dana White, Colby Covington, Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and actor Timothée Chalomet as “Willy Wonka” | Jose Youngs, MMA Fighting

We are the …read more

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Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou reacts to Deontay Wilder’s shocking loss to Joseph Parker

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is chomping at the bit to fight Deontay Wilder after ‘The Bronze Bomber’ suffered a shocking loss at the hands of Joseph Parker.

Wilder returned …read more

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