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Home»MMA»Francis Ngannou sends chilling message to Deontay Wilder as he targets conflict

Francis Ngannou sends chilling message to Deontay Wilder as he targets conflict

Sports EditorBy Sports EditorFebruary 16, 20254 Mins Read
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Francis Ngannou is aware of what he desires – a big-hitting conflict with fellow energy puncher Deontay Wilder.

The previous UFC superstar-turned-boxer is eyeing a return to the boxing ring in 2025, after two profitable bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

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Ngannou and Wilder might meet within the ring this 12 months

Ngannou was brutally knocked out chilly by Joshua final March and has but to return to the squared circle.

He has fought simply as soon as since, however within the PFL smartcage the place he defeated Renan Ferreira in October on his debut to turn out to be heavyweight champion.

However the Cameroon slugger is eyeing up a return in each fight sports activities this 12 months.

Wilder and Ngannou have at all times appeared set to satisfy with the pair having mentioned a two-fight deal prior to now.

It could be a particularly marketable showdown, given the pair are broadly seen as the 2 strongest punchers in fight sports activities.

And Ngannou has issued a fierce plea for the battle to happen, insisting there’s a large likelihood boxing followers will see a knockout in the event that they meet.

“I’ll do boxing subsequent,” Ngannou advised Sportsbook Evaluate. “I need to. I’m not finished with boxing. It’s not that MMA is straightforward.

“It’s the game that I perceive higher and I’ve extra expertise in, however I say go for boxing.

“[I’m passionate about fighting Deontay Wilder] as a result of there’s an 80 p.c likelihood that any individual will fall asleep. It is going to be one or the opposite.

“Possibly not in his previous two fights, however Deontay Wilder is called a man that knocks everyone out or tries to knock you out.

Ngannou is eyeing more fights in the boxing ring after his MMA success

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Ngannou is eyeing extra fights within the boxing ring after his MMA successCredit score: Riyadh Season

“I’m going towards that man, and I actually can knock somebody out. Deep inside me there’s a little little bit of ego, like I do know I hit more durable.

“I am saying from my expertise that we are going to have that ego that we each need to show ‘no, it’s me [who hits harder].

“Who’s the most important hitter between you and Deontay? These types of conversations are popping round somewhat bit and though you suppose you don’t care about it, it sticks someplace in your thoughts.

“With this sport, there are ups and downs. For some purpose if you find yourself in your downs, folks at all times discover some situation like, ‘He is finished, he is previous, he wasn’t what he thought he was.’

“I heard the identical factor about me again in 2018, a very long time earlier than I even turned a champion.”

Wilder has but to return since struggling back-to-back defeats towards Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JUNE 01: Deontay Wilder of Team Matchroom looks on after being knocked down by Zhilei Zhang of Team Queensberry during the Heavyweight fight between Deontay Wilder of Team Matchroom and Zhilei Zhang of Team Queensberry on the 5v5: Queensberry v Matchroom Fight Night card at Kingdom Arena on June 01, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

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Wilder is off form however is infamous for his dynamite energyCredit score: Getty

The ‘Bronze Bomber’ appeared a shadow of his gun-slinging self, however nonetheless believes he has sufficient left within the tank to return on the age of 39.

A showdown between the pair would characterize an enormous business occasion, and a chance for the pair to internet a profitable payday.

It’ll additionally characterize distinctive bragging rights, with each fighters more likely to name themselves probably the most heavy handed boxer on the planet in the event that they win.

There has even been discuss of the pair assembly in a mixed-rules bout, however time will inform whether or not the battle will come to fruition.

Ngannou has beforehand broke the file for probably the most highly effective ever punch when recorded on a punch machine.

However Wilder be decided to roll again the years, and add one other stoppage win to his file.

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