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Francis Ngannou Drops Three Names for His Boxing Debut, Leaves “Decisions” to the Public

Published 02/07/2023, 2:00 AM EST

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Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, recently made a bold statement through his social media post. In the post, he featured three boxers, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Deontay Wilder, which has sent shock-waves through the boxing community. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Ngannou enter the ring and compete against the best of the best in the boxing world.

Unfortunately, Ngannou’s recent knee injury has kept him away from the octagon. His contract with the UFC also came to an end, and the two parties were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. This news came as a disappointment to Ngannou’s fans, who were eagerly waiting to see him back in action. However, a UFC legend believes that it still might be possible for him to return to the octagon.

However, the “Decisions” post by Ngannou could be a sign of good things to come. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see Ngannou sign a contract with a boxing organization and compete against the top fighters in the boxing world. This news has brought new hope to his fans, and they are eagerly waiting to see him back in action soon.

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Fans making ‘Decisions’ for Francis Ngannou over a potential opponent

Ngannou asked fans to make the choice of his next opponent. Stylistically, there are a lot of good match-ups. Here’s what the fans had to say:

A fan said: “Jon Jones”

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Joshua… easy $”

A fan commented: “You left the ufc to make money so take the fight that would make you the most money win or lose. Keeping it”

Meanwhile, a fan wrote: “Idk if fightin Wilder for your first boxing match is a good idea”

Wilder or Fury”

Mayweather – 50billion dollar- ends in a draw”

A fan wrote: “wilder makes sense”

Deontay”

Another fan said: “Anthony Joshua as the warm up, Deontay Wilder next, then if your the real deal it’s Fury.”

Moreover, during an interview, Ngannou revealed who he is specifically looking out for.

Francis Ngannou reveals boxers on his cross-hair

Francis Ngannou’s statement about wanting to fight the top boxers has sent ripples through the boxing community. He has named Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as his ideal opponents, showing his confidence in his own boxing abilities. Ngannou is not one to shy away from a challenge and is ready to face whoever stands in his way.

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Dive Deeper – “I Would Almost Bet the House With Francis”- Former UFC Champion Reveals the One Thing That Could Give Francis Ngannou the Advantage Over Tyson Fury in Boxing

As reported by ‘Mirror’, he said, “Whatever it is, if it is with Tyson Fury, I will take it. I have no problem doing boxing with 4oz gloves, we will figure it out. Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua would be my first ideal opponent.

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The boxing community is now eagerly waiting to see Ngannou face off against Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua. Will he get his desired boxing fight? Who do you think Ngannou should face in the ring? Let us know in the comments below. With his determination and confidence, Ngannou is sure to make a big impact in the boxing world.

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Himakshu Vyas

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene.
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