Francis Ngannou gets a boxing offer: The UFC heavyweight champion had his title removed over the weekend. After a protracted legal battle and wage disagreement with the business, Ngannou has officially achieved free agency. President Dana White announced Francis Ngannou’s dismissal from the UFC during the press conference following UFC Vegas 67. This week, he has been linked to several potential moves, including Derek Chisora challenging the heavyweight MMA fighter to a boxing match. Follow the latest Boxing news: Chisora vs Ngannou updates with InsideSport.IN
Is Derek Chisora vs Francis Ngannou next?
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Francis Ngannou has several potential movements, one of which is a foray into boxing because a Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou matchup could be very lucrative. Chisora hinted he might challenge Ngannou on Monday night, even joking that he might be open to a two-fight agreement in each of their various sports- MMA and Boxing. Chisora declared on Instagram live, “I’m aiming to fight Ngannou. I want to do it in the UFC and boxing.”
Fury vs Ngannou is also possible
The former UFC champion claimed he felt held hostage-like after agreeing to the UFC contract. Now that he is unchained, Ngannou can join any organization and fight wherever he wants. Fans of combat sports will keep track of Ngannou’s career wherever he competes.
Ngannou has previously expressed a desire to box, most notably by discussing a potential fight with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. During Ngannou’s dispute with the UFC, Ngannou and Fury constantly addressed the possibility of a crossover match. Fury even went so far as to face Ngannou in the ring after prevailing over Dillian Whyte by knockout in April 2022.
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