Francis Ngannou is a martial artist and Deontay Wilder is a boxer, but both are renowned for their knockout punches. The question is: Who packs a harder punch, Wilder or Ngannou?
Francis is known for his quick knockout ability in MMA. He often finishes fights in the early rounds, with a 4 first-round KO streak. His punching power is unmatched, but still raises concerns about his performance in longer bouts.
On the other hand, Deontay has faced adversity in boxing, notably against Tyson Fury and Luis Ortiz, but he has made impressive comebacks with his lethal right hand. He has a high KO percentage with 41 KOs in 44 fights.
Boxers wear heavier gloves (8oz to 10oz) that can cause cumulative damage and brain trauma. UFC fighters use lighter gloves (4oz to 6oz), which leads to instant cuts but without fatalities.
While Ngannou's punches have put his opponents to sleep, Wilder's adversaries have often stood up. Deontay's KO ratio stands at 93.18% with 41 KOs, compared to Ngannou's 10 stoppages in MMA.
Despite more losses, Francis' activity in the UFC has showcased the shortcomings of super fights in boxing, and Wilder faced significant criticism despite having only one loss.