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 is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He also competed in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), 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.
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Ngannou's MMA return date confirmed for October![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
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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 | |
Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025PFL Africa will launch in 2025 with heavyweight star Francis Ngannou named as chairman of the new MMA league.BBC Sport - Published | |
Boxer's 15-month-old son diesFrancis 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 | |
Boxer and ex-UFC champion Ngannou's 15-month-old son diesHeavyweight boxer Francis Ngannou's 15-month-old son passes away.BBC Sport - Published | |
Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou's 18-Month-Old Son Tragically Passes AwayCombat 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 | |
Ngannou should continue in boxing - JoshuaAnthony 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 | |
Joshua rediscovers swagger as Fury watches onAnthony Joshua rediscovers his swagger with a destructive win over Francis Ngannou as British rival Tyson Fury watches on.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ngannou 'not done' with boxing after AJ defeatMMA fighter Francis Ngannou says he intends to continue in boxing despite a heavy loss to Anthony Joshua on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Francis Ngannou Brutally Knocked Out By Anthony Joshua In 2nd RoundAnthony 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 | |
Destructive Joshua knocks out Ngannou in second roundAnthony Joshua delivers the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.BBC Sport - Published | |
Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou in second round in Saudi ArabiaBritish boxer Anthony Joshua has defeated former UFC title-holder Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.Sky News - Published | Joshua v Ngannou - updates from heavyweight boutListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published |
Joshua v Ngannou - 'Jeopardy never goes away'Promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren make their fight predictions for Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou.BBC Sport - Published | Joshua v Ngannou - big-fight predictionsAs Francis Ngannou aims to derail Anthony Joshua's plans of recapturing a world title, BBC Sport asks the boxing world for their predictions.BBC Sport - Published |
Joshua and Ngannou weigh in for Friday night fightWatch as Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou weigh in for their Friday night fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published | Joshua lighter than Ngannou but promises to deliverFrancis Ngannou tips the scales at almost a stone and a half heavier than Anthony Joshua at a lively weigh-in for Friday's heavyweight bout in Saudi Arabia.BBC Sport - Published |
The town in Nigeria where Joshua reigns supremeAs Anthony Joshua prepares to face Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, the Nigerian town of Sagamu will be rooting for the man it sees as its own.BBC Sport - Published | A chance to outdo Fury? Joshua set for Ngannou fightWill Anthony Joshua learn from Tyson Fury's mistakes and make easy work of novice Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday?BBC Sport - Published |