The noted former UFC heavyweight kingpin Francis Ngannou has knocked the lights out of his rivals multiple times. A large chunk of the UFC fanbase would happily laud him as one of the hardest punchers in the history of the promotion. Well, a look at ‘The Predator’s stout physique may provide fans with an idea about the source of the brutal power in his punches.

Even the noted UFC color commentator Joe Rogan highlighted the fact that Ngannou’s body must be a super-strong one. It was his tragic life that subjected him to some insane physical labor from a young age. But, those days of his life also have a massive contribution towards building up the tree trunk-like physique that he boasts today. However, most fans may be unaware of the exact specifications of ‘The Predator’. So let’s find out!

The physical stats of Francis Ngannou may be enough to intimidate rivals

Ngannou’s faced numerous challenges while growing up. But the worst of them were poverty and an abusive father. The financial struggles of his family forced him to start working in a sand mine at just 10 years of age. He used to load up trucks with shovels full of sand from the mines which built him into an extremely powerful individual.

A look at the physical specifications of ‘The Predator’ will tell us that he stands 6’4″ (193 cm) tall. He also possesses a reach of 83″ (211 cm) which makes it harder to escape his strikes. Although Ngannou is not a fan of leg kicks, he has still landed a lot of them with good accuracy. The Cameroon native also boasts a 44.5″ (113 cms) leg reach that provides him the power to land a few strong leg kicks.

Trending

Joe Rogan Wants to Make MMA Difficult After Dana White Told to Remove Cage From UFC Fights – “Better if It Was Like a Basketball Court”

May 16, 2024 05:03 PM EDT

“All of Them Are Lazy” – Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds After Joe Rogan and Royce Gracie Praise the Dagestani Camp

May 18, 2024 09:34 AM EDT

Conor McGregor Misses Huge Opportunity Costing Him Millions Despite Breaking Dwayne Johnson’s Record With Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Road House’

May 16, 2024 07:38 PM EDT

Having Roughed Up Joe Rogan Under the Influence, Mark Coleman Finally Comes Clean on Infamous Moment

May 17, 2024 11:15 AM EDT

Gordon Ryan Reacts as Royce Gracie Makes an Unexpected Confession on Him to Joe Rogan – “You Say You’re Good, I Say I’m Good”

May 17, 2024 10:45 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

‘The Predator’ currently boasts a record of 17-3 in his entire MMA career while his UFC record stands at 12-2. A large chunk of UFC fans may also know that Ngannou had to cut weight to make the heavyweight limit for his UFC fights. Well, a few reports say that the 37-year-old walks around at a startling weight of 285 lbs. Hence it’s quite discernible that he could have never made the heavyweight limit without cutting weight.

Francis Ngannou’s next rival may not be bothered by his stature!

Almost the entire combat sports world is currently awaiting Ngannou’s first fight inside the boxing ring. His insanely famous rival, the current WBC heavyweight kingpin, Tyson Fury, has boosted the stakes of the fight even higher making it an eagerly awaited event. The two heavyweights are scheduled for a clash on 28 October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Why Is Francis Ngannou Called ‘The Predator’? Everything You Need to Know About Ex-UFC Star’s Moniker?

But most fans may already know that Fury is a big man too. Despite multiple reports claiming that ‘The Gypsy King’ stands 6’9″ tall, there are other reports that dispute this information. But even they state that Fury can’t be shorter than 6’7″. This gives him a three-inch height advantage over his Cameroonian rival. But almost every report states that Fury has a reach of 85″ which is again two inches more than his rival.

Watch this Story – Here’s How Much Francis Ngannou Will Make Against Tyson Fury

Hence, it’s quite apparent that Ngannou can’t rely just on his physicality to win his next fight. He will also have to showcase some insane boxing skills if he wants to defeat his undefeated rival, Fury. Do you think Fury will pick the first-ever defeat in his decorated boxing career against Ngannou, a fighter having an MMA background?