Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, and up to date PFL (Skilled Fighters League) signing, Francis Ngannou, has been warned concerning the potential pursuit of an expert boxing debut in opposition to former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder by adorned gold holder, Terence Crawford, with the Batié native warned a few potential devastating KO loss.
Ngannou, a ruthless knockout artist in his personal proper, has been sidelined from fight sports activities since January of final 12 months, most not too long ago headlining UFC 270 in opposition to former interim heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane – efficiently unifying the titles in a unanimous determination win over the Frenchman.
Electing to depart the UFC in January of this 12 months following the completion of his contractual obligations with the promotion, Ngannou penned phrases on a monumental cope with the Peter Murray-led PFL earlier this month.
And anticipated to stay sidelined from blended martial arts till subsequent 12 months, Cameroonian heavyweight, Francis Ngannou is slated to modify focus to a long-rumored debut within the squared-circle – eyeing fights in opposition to the likes of the above-mentioned, Wilder, present champion, Tyson Fury, and former gold holder, Anthony Joshua.
Francis Ngannou issued actual warning forward of anticipated boxing debut
Nonetheless, in keeping with welterweight kingpin, the undefeated, Crawford, Ngannou can be smart to keep away from a battle with Wilder sooner or later – warning him of a possible brutal knockout loss he may very well be on the receiving finish of.
“If he (Deontay Wilder) hits you, you’re going to sleep,” Terence Crawford informed Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour whereas discussing Francis Ngannou. “Deontay Wilder, he hits you, you’re going to sleep. Tyson Fury, he went to sleep and awakened. I don’t see too many different guys doing that. Deontay Wilder is among the largest punchers ever, so simply maintain that in thoughts.”
Successful undisputed UFC heavyweight gold again in March 2021, Ngannou landed the undisputed title with a thunderous second spherical KO win over Stipe Miocic, avenging a previous determination loss to the Ohio veteran.
