Francis Ngannou

Cameroonian mixed martial artist and boxer (born 1986)

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Francis Zavier Ngannou is a Cameroonian and French professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer who currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he is the inaugural PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Champion. He previously competed in the heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from 2015 to 2022, where he was the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion at the time of his departure from the promotion. Known for his punching power, Ngannou was widely viewed as the most destructive pure puncher in the UFC's heavyweight division; he ended seven of his fourteen UFC fights by knockout before the two-minute mark in the first round. He is considered the lineal heavyweight champion in mixed martial arts.

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Pitbull appeals to Ngannou as PFL drops Bellator brand The PFL is effectively axing the Bellator brand as Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire takes to social media to vent his frustration. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2025
Francis Ngannou Shuts Down Jake Paul Fight Talk, 'Don't Be Silly' Sorry, fight fans, don't expect Francis Ngannou to share the ring with Jake Paul ... 'cause The Predator tells TMZ Sports that scrap will never happen! We caught up with the former UFC heavyweight.. TMZ.com - Published on November 19, 2024
Aspinall or Ngannou - what next for Jones after epic UFC return? UFC champion Jon Jones has plenty of options for his next fight, including interim champion and Briton Tom Aspinall. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024

Deontay Wilder Ready To Begin Talks W/ Francis Ngannou About Super Fight It seems a Deontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou super fight might actually happen ... 'cause the Bronze Bomber tells TMZ Sports he's down to begin negotiations now! Ngannou, of course, said just a couple.. TMZ.com - Published on November 11, 2024
Hughes to fight McKee on Ngannou-Ferreira undercard Ireland's Paul Hughes will face AJ McKee on the undercard of Francis Ngannou's fight against Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 19 October. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2024
I never left MMA, I haven't left boxing - Ngannou Heavyweight fighter Francis Ngannou opens the door to continuing in boxing as he prepares to make his return to MMA in October. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2024

Fighting on 'best way of honouring my son' - Ngannou Francis Ngannou says he considered retiring after the death of his son but has chosen to fight on to "honour" him. BBC Sport - Published on August 22, 2024
UFC can't erase Ngannou's legacy - Adesanya Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion. BBC Sport - Published on August 15, 2024
Ngannou's MMA return date confirmed for October Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA in a fight against Renan Ferreira on 19 October. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2024
Ngannou targets MMA return in October Heavyweight Francis Ngannou is in talks to return to MMA for the first time in more than two years. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2024

Francis Ngannou Opens Up On 15-Month Old Son's Death, 'What Do You Mean He's Gone?' Francis Ngannou is speaking into a mic for the first time since his 15-month-old son died suddenly back in March ... and his words are nothing short of heartbreaking. Ngannou made an appearance on Joe.. TMZ.com - Published on July 23, 2024
Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025 PFL Africa will launch in 2025 with heavyweight star Francis Ngannou named as chairman of the new MMA league. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2024
Boxer's 15-month-old son dies Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son Kobe has died, the mixed martial artist and boxer has confirmed in a social media post. Sky News - Published on April 30, 2024	Boxer and ex-UFC champion Ngannou's 15-month-old son dies Heavyweight boxer Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son passes away. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024
Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou's 18-Month-Old Son Tragically Passes Away Combat sports superstar Francis Ngannou is mourning the tragic passing of his 18-month-old son this week ... expressing his heartbreaking grief on social media. "What's the purpose of life if what.. TMZ.com - Published on April 29, 2024	Ngannou should continue in boxing - Joshua Anthony Joshua says Francis Ngannou should continue in boxing despite being knocked out by the Briton in the second round in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
Joshua rediscovers swagger as Fury watches on Anthony Joshua rediscovers his swagger with a destructive win over Francis Ngannou as British rival Tyson Fury watches on. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024	Ngannou 'not done' with boxing after AJ defeat MMA fighter Francis Ngannou says he intends to continue in boxing despite a heavy loss to Anthony Joshua on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
Francis Ngannou Brutally Knocked Out By Anthony Joshua In 2nd Round Anthony Joshua dropped Francis Ngannou three times inside two rounds ... including a massive right hand that left The Predator out on the canvas! The 34-year-old former 2x heavyweight champion was.. TMZ.com - Published on March 9, 2024