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Tyson Fury claims Deontay Wilder still “biggest puncher” to ever step in the ring, snubbing Francis Ngannou

PUBLISHED 03-20-2024, 6:52 PM ET

by SZ Desk

Tyson Fury’s heavyweight reign just got a little heavier with controversy. The WBC champ, known for his outspoken personality, has reignited the debate about punching power by declaring his old foe, Deontay Wilder, the “biggest puncher” he’s ever faced. This bombshell throws Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion with a reputation for thunderous knockouts, … Read more

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Francis Ngannou desires to claim ‘respect’ and ‘dignity’ in boxing after brutal Anthony Joshua KO loss

PUBLISHED 03-19-2024, 1:09 PM ET

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Francis Ngannou’s foray into the boxing realm took a downturn in his recent bout against Anthony Joshua. The former UFC heavyweight champion endured a devastating knockout loss, casting doubt on his boxing future. Nonetheless, despite this setback, ‘The Predator’ remains resolute in his quest to assert himself in the ring, aiming to regain “respect” and … Read more

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Francis Ngannou is not the only one feeling the effects of Anthony Joshua’s KO blow

PUBLISHED 03-12-2024, 6:50 PM ET

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Rapper Drake loses huge $600000 bet on Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight.
Via The Mirror

The much-anticipated super fight between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua had everyone on their feet with intense buildup in the months leading to their clash. After the stunning performance Ngannou displayed against Fury, boxing purists actually gave him a chance to shock the world and defeat Joshua. The bout carried the highest stakes for both … Read more

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What’s next for Francis Ngannou after Anthony Joshua KO loss?

PUBLISHED 03-11-2024, 3:28 PM ET

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Joshua staying grounded after dominant win over Ngannou.
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The story of Francis Ngannou is straight out of a movie, truly adding weight to the saying “Nothing is impossible.” Growing up homeless and working as a child in the sand mines of Cameroon under scorching heat, Ngannou turned his life around by finding MMA when he had nothing, eventually becoming the UFC heavyweight champion … Read more

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Anthony Joshua’s elegant post-KO words to Francis Ngannou: Don’t allow success or failures get to you

PUBLISHED 03-09-2024, 5:03 PM ET

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Anthony Joshua's KO of Francis Ngannou was exactly what Tyson Fury wanted.
Via ESPN India

Anthony Joshua has rightfully regained the stature of a revered heavyweight boxer following his incredible triumph over Francis Ngannou in their massive clash. Joshua’s career was temporarily disrupted after two straight losses to Usyk, but this win has put him right back in the conversation for massive fights. The most impressive aspect of Joshua’s win … Read more

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Jake Paul on Francis Ngannou’s KO defeat to Anthony Joshua: One of the greatest fighters of all time

PUBLISHED 03-09-2024, 4:09 PM ET

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Jake Paul and Francis Ngannou — Jake Paul is pumped up for 'The Predator's' fight in France after huge success of 2024 PFL Europe 1.
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The whole boxing community witnessed the brutal truth behind the consequences an MMA fighter could face in a boxing ring, when Francis Ngannou got viciously knocked out by Anthony Joshua in their mega fight. Despite being such a heavy underdog, Ngannou raised serious hopes for his victory following his spectacular performance against Tyson Fury last … Read more

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Tom Aspinall reveals he is ‘thinking about quitting’ after falling 84,000 short of Francis Ngannou’s punching machine record

PUBLISHED 03-08-2024, 2:48 PM ET

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Tom Aspinall can't punch as hard as Francis Ngannou, jokes about retiring.
Via Essentially Sports

In the latest video on Tom Aspinall’s YouTube channel, the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, Tom, shared his opinions on the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou matchup. Additionally, he tried out the PowerKube Pro, a machine notorious in the MMA world for measuring punching impact power in watts. The device faced skepticism after allegedly registering Joe … Read more

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“I was broke”: Francis Ngannou opens up about his debt to Kamaru Usman

PUBLISHED 03-08-2024, 2:34 PM ET

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The Cameroonian Predator with the Nigerian Nightmare
Via ESPN India

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion of the world, recently opened up about his financial struggles and negotiations with the UFC on the Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru and Henry podcast. Discussing his final fight purse with the UFC, the money he received and his debt to fellow UFC fighter and former UFC Welterweight … Read more

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Anthony Joshua ‘not too worried’ to face Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk after Francis Ngannou bout

PUBLISHED 03-04-2024, 3:28 PM ET

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Anthony Joshua and John Fury share warm embrace after meeting in Riyadh.
Via Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua stands as one of boxing’s prominent superstars in recent history and is considered one of the best heavyweights in the current era. He has had a remarkable career, securing victories against the likes of Vladimir Klitschko and Andy Ruiz Jr, among others. Joshua’s dominant run faced a momentary setback with two losses to … Read more

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