Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has finally signed with the PFL promotion after months of speculation. The deal involves “equity and leadership” in the promotion, and Ngannou will act as the chairman of the new PFL Africa division. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
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Francis Ngannou Will Earn More Money In PFL Than UFC?
Reports suggest that Ngannou had an offer on the table that would allow him to earn $8 million per fight. However, Francis wanted to sign a 3-fight deal and also asked for the freedom to take boxing bouts. The UFC team did not agree to the deal, and ONE Championship also tried to sign Ngannou, offering him $20 million.
After all the drama, Ngannou has finally sorted out a contract that he is happy with. He will have a lot of freedom to pursue his other interests while being under contract with PFL. According to a report from the New York Times, Ngannou will be making his boxing debut later in 2023. However, Ngannou will have the option to look for boxing deals elsewhere as his PFL deal is strictly related to his MMA career.
Ngannou will not be just any other fighter in the PFL. PFL launched a PPV division earlier and named it the “Superfight” division. Just like Jake Paul, Ngannou will also be fighting in the PPV division rather than taking part in the regular PFL season. As for his promotional debut, Ngannou is set to grace the PFL smart cage sometime in 2024.
So the question becomes, what are the perks of the deal which made Francis choose PFL over other promotions?
Firstly, the PFL offers Ngannou equity in the company, which means he will have a stake in the promotion’s success. This is a significant advantage over other promotions that may offer more money but no ownership.
Secondly, Ngannou will be the chairman of the new PFL Africa division, which means he will have a say in how the division is run and developed. This is a great opportunity for Ngannou to give back to his community and help develop MMA talent in Africa.
Thirdly, Ngannou will have the freedom to pursue his other interests, such as boxing, while being under contract with PFL. This is a significant advantage over other promotions that may restrict fighters’ activities outside of MMA.
Fourthly, Ngannou will be fighting in the PFL’s Superfight division, which means he will be able to fight on PPV and earn a share of the revenue. This is a great opportunity for Ngannou to increase his earnings and build his brand.
Finally, Ngannou will not be just any other fighter in the PFL. He will be one of the promotion’s biggest stars and will be given the opportunity to shine in the Superfight division. This is a great opportunity for Ngannou to cement his legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
In conclusion, the PFL’s offer to Ngannou is a great deal that provides him with equity, leadership, and freedom while allowing him to pursue his other interests. While other promotions may have offered more money, the PFL’s offer is a great opportunity for Ngannou to build his brand and cement his legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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