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“It’s a Big ‘F--k You’ to Dana” – Joe Rogan Points Out Francis Ngannou’s ‘Unique Position’ After Leaving UFC

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Francis Ngannou has rewritten the rulebook of combat sports stardom in spectacular fashion. While the UFC’s history is littered with tales of fighters who faded into obscurity after parting ways with the promotion, ‘The Predator’ has done the unthinkable – grown his star power outside the Octagon. The Cameroonian powerhouse’s departure in 2023 was a seismic event in combat sports, shattering conventional wisdom. Unlike the familiar narrative of …
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“It’s a Big ‘F--k You’ to Dana” – Joe Rogan Points Out Francis Ngannou’s ‘Unique Position’ After Leaving UFC

Francis Ngannou has rewritten the rulebook of combat sports stardom in spectacular fashion. While the UFC’s history is littered with tales of fighters who faded into obscurity after parting ways with the promotion, ‘The Predator’ has done the unthinkable – grown his star power outside the Octagon. The Cameroonian powerhouse’s departure in 2023 was a seismic event in combat sports, shattering conventional wisdom. Unlike the familiar narrative of …

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Francis Ngannou confirms boxing return, targets Wilder

Francis Ngannou is pursuing another high profile bout in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ returned to mixed martial arts in October after a two-fight sojourn to the sweet science, defeating Renan Ferreira by first-round TKO in what was debut fight for the PFL that topped its ‘Battle of the Giants’ fight card in Saudi Arabia on October 19. The fight returned the Cameroonian powerhouse to the win column after boxing defeats to Tyson Fury (narrowly)…

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Francis Ngannou Targets Big Name Boxing Return

Francis Ngannou (0-2, 0 KOs) moved away from his MMA background to face Tyson Fury on October 28, 2023, losing a narrow split decision to “The Gypsy King.” The Cameroonian fighter memorably knocked down Fury, and despite losing earned plenty of plaudits. His second foray into boxing saw him brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua. The MMA legend has spoken to Sportsbook Review about his return to boxing and the opponent he wants to face. Francis …

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Big Fight Weekend broke the news in on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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