PFL (Skilled Fighter’s League) president and former kickboxing star, Ray Sefo has commented on the promotion’s probabilities of agreeing a deal to signal former undisputed UFC heavyweight titleholder, Francis Ngannou, claiming talks between the 2 events have all been “constructive”.
Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion below the banner of the UFC, departed the group again in January of this 12 months formally, after his contractual obligations with the promotion expired again in December of final 12 months.
The Batié native has, nevertheless, been linked with a transfer to a different blended martial arts banner following his Octagon exit, Cameroon knockout artist, Ngannou has welcomed the chance to signal with the aforenoted, PFL, in addition to the ONE Championship promotion in Singapore – claiming each are the present frontrunners for his signature.
Ray Sefo talks up PFL’s probabilities of inking phrases with UFC alum, Francis Ngannou
Moreover, the 36-year-old has harassed his curiosity in competing in skilled boxing subsequent, and has been linked with a slew of matchups, towards the likes of Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr., Tyson Fury – and most notably, former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder.
“That’s right, we’ve had a couple of conferences with Francis (Ngannou) and people discussions are nonetheless occurring,” Ray Sefo instructed MMA Junkie throughout a current interview. “Clearly, there’s a couple of different issues he additionally needs to pursue which is boxing and he is aware of the place we stand with it, too. So, you recognize, it’s all constructive ought to I say, proper?”
Within the midst of a six-fight undefeated run professionally, Francis Ngannou most not too long ago unified the heavyweight titles with a unanimous resolution win over former interim titleholder, Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 again in January of final 12 months.
In prior victories, Francis Ngannou has landed consecutive wins over Curtis Blaydes, Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and in his heavyweight championship coronation, defeated Stipe Miocic with a second spherical knockout again in March 2021.
