Terence Crawford Warns Francis Ngannou About Boxing Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, Told to Get His Feet Wet With “Lower-Tier” Boxers First

In an unexpected turn of events, boxing titan Terence Crawford, known for his candor, drops a bombshell while speaking on The MMA Hour. His audience? Francis Ngannou, the formidable MMA heavyweight champion who’s been eyeing a shift to boxing. But here’s the kicker – it’s not all words of encouragement. “Think you can just waltz into the boxing ring and face the likes of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder?”

He delves into an intriguing perspective on this potential crossover. He provided cautionary advice that Ngannou might not have anticipated. Curious to know what Crawford had to say?

Crawford’s candid advice: ‘Get your feet wet’ with lower-tier boxers

On The MMA Hour, Crawford didn’t shy away from expressing his doubts about Ngannou’s potential transition from MMA to boxing. Acknowledging Ngannou’s strength as an MMA fighter, he underlined the stark differences between the two sports. Moreover, He also talked about the implications they could have for the former MMA champion’s prospects.

Crawford said, “Listen, that guy is a puncher. He’s doing his thing in MMA, but it’s different over there, you know calling out the top heavyweights of the world today. I don’t see him having a chance with either one of those guys, and that’s just being honest.”

Despite recognizing Ngannou’s skills, Crawford advised the MMA star to start at the grassroots level in boxing. He emphasized that Ngannou should gain some experience in the ring, get a feel of the sport, and adjust to the unique challenges it poses before taking on heavyweight champions.

“He’s got some skills. I would tell him, get your feet wet, try to fight some of those lower-tier guys first. Just to feel yourself out, and get used to being in the ring, going rounds. It’s different. MMA and boxing are different,” Crawford said.

He went on to provide a stark warning about the potential dangers that await Ngannou in the boxing ring, especially if he takes on someone like Deontay Wilder.

“Because one guy that you’re going to get one shot — and if you mess up, you’re going to be knocked out into next week for messing with — [is] Deontay Wilder. If he hits you, you’re going to sleep… Tyson Fury, he went to sleep and woke up. I don’t see too many other guys doing that. Deontay Wilder is one of the biggest punchers ever, so just keep that in mind,” Crawford cautioned.

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Will Ngannou heed Crawford’s advice, gradually stepping into the ring with lower-tier boxers, or will he plunge headfirst into the challenge of heavyweight boxing?

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We leave you with a question to ponder: If you were in Ngannou’s shoes, how would you approach this potential transition? Would you heed the cautionary advice of a boxing titan or follow your own path in the pursuit of boxing glory?