JANUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
FRANCIS NGANNOU HEAVYWEIGHT
13 WIN •
3 LOSS •
- KO
HEAVYWEIGHT
13 WIN
3 LOSS
- KO
Stephen Espinoza: Showtime Boxing, Bellator can give Francis Ngannou 'best flexibility and bang for his buck' “Bellator is absolutely interested” in Francis Ngannou and will make a serious play at the former UFC heavyweight champion in free agency.
Spinning Back Clique: UFC 283's new champions, Ngannou's options, Power Slap, more (noon ET) Join us for this week’s live stream of “Spinning Back Clique” looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Tyson Fury issues challenge to free agent Francis Ngannou: 'You want to earn some big boy money?' The interest now appears mutual as Tyson Fury has called for a special boxing match against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Henry Cejudo would 'bet the house' on Francis Ngannou in boxing – with UFC gloves Francis Ngannou possesses the ultimate equalizer in MMA – but Henry Cejudo doesn’t see it being a factor in boxing.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Stipe Miocic bummed that Ngannou trilogy unlikely after UFC exit: 'I wish Francis hadn't left' Stipe Miocic wanted Francis Ngannou to stay in the UFC so they could settle their series.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joe Rogan 'bummed out' Francis Ngannou won't be fighting Jon Jones for UFC heavyweight title One of the biggest UFC heavyweight fights possible is no longer an option, and that makes Joe Rogan upset.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou excited for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, but 'undisputed means nothing here' Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will be watching Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, but believes he will remain the true champion.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Francis Ngannou excited for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, but 'undisputed means nothing here' Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will be watching Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, but believes he will remain the true champion.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Francis Ngannou excited for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, but 'undisputed means nothing here' Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will be watching Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, but believes he will remain the true champion.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MMA Junkie Radio #3328: Francis Ngannou speaks, UFC 283 talk, Diego Sanchez interview, more Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.”
JANUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Anthony Smith: 'Below average' boxer Francis Ngannou will get a big fight for sure, but probably just one Anthony Smith is wondering what Francis Ngannou’s long-term plan is after the heavyweight champion parted ways with the UFC.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dillian Whyte reveals interest in cross-code boxing fight vs UFC star Francis Ngannou in spring Obviously he is a champion, a dangerous guy, but I think I would bash him up; Dillian Whyte confirms he is willing to face MMA star Francis...
JANUARY 19, 2023 • SKY.COM
Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's comments on UFC exit: 'The only thing I'm scared of is to be trapped' Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White’s recent press conference comments.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou on why he left UFC, potential next fights and possible switch to boxing, PFL A prized free agent, Francis Ngannou can go anywhere he wants now. Here are a few options for the former UFC champion now that he is no long...
JANUARY 18, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jon Jones glad Francis Ngannou 'knows his worth,' won't count out future showdown with him Jon Jones may not be getting the mega-fight he expected in his UFC return, but lauds ex-champion Francis Ngannou for betting on himself.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jon Jones glad Francis Ngannou 'knows his worth,' won't count out future showdown with him Jon Jones may not be getting the mega-fight he expected in his UFC return, but lauds ex-champion Francis Ngannou for betting on himself.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jones Opens Up on Return vs. Gane, Ngannou's UFC Release The former light heavyweight champion is coming back for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 after a three-year hiatus.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • SI.COM
Francis Ngannou Details What Went Wrong With UFC Negotiations | Fightful News Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, detailed the reasoning behind why he left the promotion to become an unrestricted free age...
JANUARY 17, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Francis Ngannou reveals list of requests he made during UFC negotiations: 'It's not all about money' No longer with the UFC, former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou explained why for the first time Tuesday.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou didn't leave the UFC because of money Coach Eric Nicksick said Francis Ngannou didn’t leave the UFC because of a dispute about money. It was about freedom.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Video: Will Francis Ngannou's gamble to leave UFC pay off or backfire? Francis Ngannou appears to have a plethora of options after parting ways with UFC, but his next move comes with a whole lot of risk.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White Rebukes Francis Ngannou For Not Signing New UFC Deal | Fightful News UFC President Dana White was critical of former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou's refusal to sign a new deal with the promotion.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
MMA Junkie Radio #3327: Reaction to Francis Ngannou's UFC release, UFC Fight Night 217, more Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.”
JANUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones might face more difficult style matchup in Ciryl Gane than Francis Ngannou All Jon Jones had to worry about with Francis Ngannou was power, but Daniel Cormier says Ciryl Gane’s skill set could be a problem at UFC 28...
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier: It's 'not true' that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones Daniel Cormier rejects the narrative Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn’t have to fight Jon Jones.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
