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Why Daniel Cormier is concerned with Francis Ngannou returning to boxing

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Daniel Cormier isn’t confident in the idea of Francis Ngannou taking on another former champion in boxing. Ngannou’s boxing debut surprised many when he lost a controversial decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023. His performance had many predicting that he would beat Anthony Joshua, but “The Predator” was knocked out in brutal fashion in Round 2 of their boxing match in March. Ngannou rebounded when he returned to MMA by claiming the inaugural …

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USA Today

Why Daniel Cormier is concerned with Francis Ngannou returning to boxing

5 days ago·United States

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MMA - TheMacLife

Daniel Cormier warns Francis Ngannou ahead of boxing return

Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier has warned Francis Ngannou to not bite off more than he can chew ahead of his proposed return to the boxing ring this year. Ngannou has to date competed in two high profile professional boxing contests, losing narrowly to Tyson Fury in October 2023 before suffering a crushing second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua a year ago. ‘The Predator’ returned to mixed martial arts this past October where he scored …

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wrestling-world.com

Daniel Cormier Not Thrilled About Francis Ngannou’s Potential Boxing Return

The former UFC heavyweight fighter and current commentator Daniel Cormier has nothing but respect for Francis Ngannou but he is somewhat against his boxing ambitions solely because of what happened to him against Anthony Joshua in his previous fight. DC feels the rumored fight with Deontay Wilder appears to be even more dangerous and is concerned if Ngannou can cope up with Wilder’s boxing proficiency. It would be very unfair to dismiss Ngannou…

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talkSPORT

Francis Ngannou attracts health concern from UFC legend in potential Wilder bout

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes a fight against Deontay Wilder is ‘concerning’ for Francis Ngannou. Ngannou made his boxing debut in October 2023, suffering a somewhat controversial split decision defeat to Tyson Fury. Many fans said Ngannou should have beaten Fury after knocking him down in the thirdGetty But no one could argue against his fight with AJ, who comfortably rode to victoryMark Robinson/Matchroom Five months later, the Cam…

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BVM Sports US

Daniel Cormier Urges Caution in Francis Ngannou's Boxing Return

Daniel Cormier has expressed strong reservations about Francis Ngannou returning to boxing after a recent streak of tough losses. Ngannou, who is currently 0-2 in professional boxing, suffered a second-round knockout at the hands of Anthony Joshua, raising concerns about his readiness for another bout, particularly a potential fight against Deontay Wilder. Cormier emphasized that Ngannou may appear undeterred by the risks, but the visuals from h…

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LowKickMMA.com

Fight Or Flight: Daniel Cormier Questions Francis Ngannou’s Risky Return To The Sweet Science

Daniel Cormier doesn’t like the idea of Francis Ngannou going back to boxing. Ngannou is officially 0-2 in the sport, but that hasn’t stopped him from emerging as one of boxing’s most polarizing figures in recent years. After taking heavyweight great Tyson Fury to the limit in October 2023, ‘The Predator’ suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Now, after a successful return to MMA under the PFL banne…

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