Heavyweight king Francis Ngannou was picked as a possible future opponent for Jake Paul within the boxing ring. However in a latest interview, the boxer and MMA fighter Ngannou laughed off the proposition.
Francis Ngannou Laughs at Jake Paul Struggle Rumors
Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou is the present PFL MMA heavyweight champion having captured the crown by the use of first-round knockout., Moreover, he was the previous UFC heavyweight champion who by no means misplaced this title and was extremely feared for his knockout energy within the cage. ‘The Predator‘ has additionally confronted top-ranked boxing royalty corresponding to Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in blockbuster matches.
‘The Downside Baby’ Jake Paul was a YouTube movie star who switched to a profession in skilled boxing which was boosted by his social standing. Alongside the way in which, he has defeated former UFC fighters corresponding to Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, and Tyron Woodley.
TOPSHOT – US retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson (L) and US YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul (R) struggle in the course of the heavyweight boxing bout at The Pavilion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, November 15, 2024. (Picture by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP (Picture by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP through Getty Photos)
Most just lately, Jake Paul defeated the 58-year-old boxing legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson in a Netflix boxing occasion. Tyson and Ngannou are pals and have skilled alongside each other. After Tyson misplaced to Paul, Ngannou stated he was going to slap ‘The Downside Baby’ the subsequent time he’s with him.
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Nonetheless, in a latest TMZ interview, Francis Ngannou finds {that a} potential boxing match in opposition to Jake Paul is a foolish thought. He stated:
“Don’t Be Foolish. Come on, like, respect me a bit of bit. [Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson] was entertaining, whether or not you prefer it or not. There was a curiosity to see Mike Tyson at this age; can he stand? Can he, can he? And so they did entertain.“
It appears extra probably that Ngannou will subsequent be dealing with former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder or step again into the sensible cage with the PFL. Boxing or MMA are each on the desk for the heavyweight king.
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