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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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 | |
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 | |
Deontay Wilder Ready To Begin Talks W/ Francis Ngannou About Super FightIt 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 | |
Hughes to fight McKee on Ngannou-Ferreira undercardIreland'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 | |
I never left MMA, I haven't left boxing - NgannouHeavyweight fighter Francis Ngannou opens the door to continuing in boxing as he prepares to make his return to MMA in October.BBC Sport - Published | |
Fighting on 'best way of honouring my son' - NgannouFrancis Ngannou says he considered retiring after the death of his son but has chosen to fight on to "honour" him.BBC Sport - Published | |
UFC can't erase Ngannou's legacy - AdesanyaIsrael 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 | |
Ngannou's MMA return date confirmed for OctoberFrancis Ngannou will make his return to MMA in a fight against Renan Ferreira on 19 October.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ngannou targets MMA return in OctoberHeavyweight Francis Ngannou is in talks to return to MMA for the first time in more than two years.BBC Sport - Published | |
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 |