JANUARY 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
FRANCIS NGANNOU HEAVYWEIGHT
13 WIN •
3 LOSS •
- KO
HEAVYWEIGHT
13 WIN
3 LOSS
- KO
24 fights on our 2024 MMA wish list: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones (still), Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3, more Here’s MMA Junkie’s 24-fight wishlist for the new year.
24 fights on our 2024 MMA wish list: Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones (still), Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3, more Here’s MMA Junkie’s 24-fight wishlist for the new year.
JANUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Francis Ngannou unsure of MMA return, says 'there's a chance' he does only boxing in 2024 By his own admission, Francis Ngannou’s future in MMA has become even more uncertain after booking a boxing showdown with Anthony Joshua.
JANUARY 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is Francis Ngannou making the right move delaying MMA return for more boxing? The options for Francis Ngannou likely were plentiful, but we now know his next fight will be in boxing once again.
JANUARY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
Francis Ngannou thinks he'll knock out Anthony Joshua: 'He's easier to send down than Fury' Francis Ngannou sees himself knocking out Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Bold predictions for 2024, Sean O'Malley's lofty goal, Ngannou the boxer, more On SBC LIVE, our panel talks shop about Francis Ngannou, Sean O’Malley, 2024 predictions and more.
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Bold predictions for 2024, Sean O'Malley's lofty goal, Ngannou the boxer, more On SBC LIVE, our panel talks shop about Francis Ngannou, Sean O’Malley, 2024 predictions and more.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou opens as a sizable betting underdog against Anthony Joshua According to opening betting odds, former UFC champ Francis Ngannou is a long shot at beating Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring.
JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Anthony Joshua's 2024 mission mapped out by Saudi-fuelled Francis Ngannou megafight | Sporting News Canada With Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk not in line to fight him soon, Anthony Joshua will aim to keep the good times rolling aga...
JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Anthony Joshua to fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s next fight will be against MMA star Francis Ngannou in Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou reach agreement for heavyweight showdown - The Ring Anthony Joshua may not have landed a clash against Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder, but he managed to secure another marquee opponent instead....
JANUARY 6 • RINGTV.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Gym of the Year: Xtreme Couture Xtreme Couture is MMA Junkie’s 2023 Gym of the Year for its success molding Francis Ngannou, Sean Strickland, Patchy Mix and others.
JANUARY 5 • SACBEE.COM
Joshua vs. Ngannou boxing match set for March: Source The bout is expected to be 10 rounds.
JANUARY 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua Set For Ten-Round Boxing Match In Saudi Arabia | Fightful News Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua is going down.
JANUARY 5 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match set for March 9 in Saudi Arabia Another massive boxing match is locked for Francis Ngannou. This time, it’s vs. Anthony Joshua.
JANUARY 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match set for March 9 in Saudi Arabia Another massive boxing match is locked for Francis Ngannou. This time, it’s vs. Anthony Joshua.
JANUARY 5 • SACBEE.COM
Francis Ngannou reflects on UFC departure and 'how this business can be nasty' Francis Ngannou took a big gamble in 2023 and it paid dividends.
JANUARY 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou reflects on UFC departure and 'how this business can be nasty' Francis Ngannou took a big gamble in 2023 and it paid dividends.
JANUARY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Eric Nicksick: Payment from Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight 'literally brought me to tears because he changed my life' Eric Nicksick says the money Francis Ngannou paid him for the Tyson Fury fight exceeded anything in UFC and “literally brought me to tears.”
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Eric Nicksick: Payment from Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight 'literally brought me to tears because he changed my life' Eric Nicksick says the money Francis Ngannou paid him for the Tyson Fury fight exceeded anything in UFC and “literally brought me to tears.”
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
2023 year in review video: Who won Francis Ngannou vs. UFC contract dispute? In 2023, Francis Ngannou did something no fighter has really done before: He beat the UFC machine and left on his own terms.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
2023 year in review video: Who won Francis Ngannou vs. UFC contract dispute? In 2023, Francis Ngannou did something no fighter has really done before: He beat the UFC machine and left on his own terms.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Francis Ngannou, PFL-Bellator, Jon Jones, USADA vs. UFC and 2023's biggest stories Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel discusses UFC 296 and all its fallout, plus the first big UFC events of 2024.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Todd Duffee interested in fighting Francis Ngannou in PFL: 'Please sign me up for that fight' Todd Duffee is interested in fighting Francis Ngannou in MMA.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Mike Tyson to train Francis Ngannou for bout vs. Tyson Fury Jul 12, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mike Tyson arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby...
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
