2023-11-20 21:56:10
Donn Davis, president of the PFL, announced on Monday that Francis Ngannou would make his debut in the American organization next year. Suggesting that the Cameroonian fighter might find himself facing American boxer Deontay Wilder in a clash at the top.
A poster to make all combat sports fans salivate. During his appearance on the show The MMA Hour, hosted by journalist Ariel Helwani, PFL boss Donn Davis made spectacular announcements this Monday concerning Francis Ngannou. The Cameroonian colossus, signed last spring, has not yet fought with the American organization which has just bought Bellator and wants to compete with the UFC. But it shouldn’t be long.
Donn Davis revealed that “The Predator” will make his PFL debut in 2024. Without specifying the exact period. And the 61-year-old leader hinted Francis Ngannou might take on American boxer Deontay Wilder in a summit clash. With mixed rules. Enough to trigger a wave of enthusiasm on the networks.
Ngannou stood up to Fury
Last month, Francis Ngannou (who left the UFC earlier this year) held off Tyson Fury in a ten-round boxing match held in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old puncher even took the liberty of knocking the Briton, world heavyweight champion, to the ground in the third round. Before bowing to a shared decision, which caused a lot of discussion.
Enough to further increase the rating of the native of the Hauts-Plateaux (west of Cameroon), who worked in a sand mine in his youth, migrated to France and lived for some time on the street. Before launching into combat sports and becoming a global star.
Two of the strongest men in the world
His possible fight once morest Deontay Wilder would clearly be one of the events of the year. The two fighters, endowed with knockout power, are among the strongest men in the world. The Cameroonian, who notably dominated Ciryl Gane in January 2022, has an impressive record in MMA (17 victories, 3 defeats). Just like the Alabama native in boxing (43 victories, including 42 by knockout, 2 defeats, 1 draw).
Wilder recently spoke regarding wanting to transition to MMA in order to fight more often. Especially targeting the UFC. While waiting to perhaps cross paths with Ngannou, he should face Joseph Parker on December 23 in Riyadh, on a card of noble art which would also include Anthony Joshua, opposed to Otto Wallin.
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