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Francis Ngannou

Cameroonian mixed martial artist and boxer (born 1986)

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Francis Ngannou: Cameroonian mixed martial artist and boxer (born 1986)
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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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.
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I never left MMA, I haven't left boxing - Ngannou

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Heavyweight fighter Francis Ngannou opens the door to continuing in boxing as he prepares to make his return to MMA in October.
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Fighting on 'best way of honouring my son' - Ngannou

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Francis Ngannou says he considered retiring after the death of his son but has chosen to fight on to "honour" him.
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UFC can't erase Ngannou's legacy - Adesanya

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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

Ngannou's MMA return date confirmed for October

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Francis Ngannou will make his return to MMA in a fight against Renan Ferreira on 19 October.
BBC Sport - Published

Ngannou targets MMA return in October

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Heavyweight 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 2025

PFL Africa will launch in 2025 with heavyweight star Francis Ngannou named as chairman of the new MMA league.
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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.
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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

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..
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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

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.
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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

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..
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Destructive Joshua knocks out Ngannou in second round

Anthony Joshua delivers the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou in second round in Saudi Arabia

British boxer Anthony Joshua has defeated former UFC title-holder Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Sky News - Published

Joshua v Ngannou - updates from heavyweight bout

Listen 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


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