Francis Ngannou, after leaving UFC and signing with PFL, will face Anthony Joshua in a 10-round boxing match in March 2024, marking his second major opportunity in the boxing heavyweight division.
Well, here’s the scoop. Francis Ngannou, yeah, that guy, is all set for his first fight of 2024. But here’s the twist – it’s gonna be in a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.
You heard it right. MMA Fighting confirmed on Friday that Ngannou’s gonna square off with Anthony Joshua. It’s a 10-round boxing match, targeted for March. The exact date? Well, that’s still up in the air.
Remember when Ngannou decided to leave the UFC? Yeah, that was back in early 2023. He was the heavyweight champ then. He signed with the PFL and took Tyson Fury to the brink in his pro boxing debut in October. Now, our man “The Predator” gets another shot at shaking things up in the boxing heavyweight division.
The news broke, and the MMA Fighting team – Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Eric Jackman – had a lot to say. They reacted to the news, discussed the benefits for both fighters, and what it means for Ngannou’s MMA future. They even made some early predictions.
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