Francis Ngannou is months away from being able to compete after completely shredding his knee leading up to a fight in January. 28 in Saudi Arabia, it was announced Tuesday. Francis Ngannou wanted to prove he can hack it in the boxing world, not just in MMA. Exact terms haven't been disclosed. No. Francis Ngannou on Yours Truly - Ngannou was raised in Batié, Cameroon, and was born on September 5, 1986. Francis Ngannou . - Takedown Accuracy. UFC president Dana White stripped Ngannou of the belt in January. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou legitimately believes he can win. Well, obviously. Height: 6' 4" (1. A video of Francis Ngannou 'technical sparring' ahead of his blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury has emerged online and has left fight fans stunned. Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270 to retain his. : 0. F9; Fast X; Spin-off Films. He has a monthly income of $50,000 and a yearly income of $0. Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is scheduled to face MMA star and boxing newbie Francis Ngannou on pay-per-view Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury speaking to TNT Sports after a split decision win over Francis Ngannou: "That definitely wasn't in the script. Jones materializing, but it is the only fight to make at heavyweight. Subscribe to ESPN+. Francis Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 on Saturday night to retain his heavyweight title and unify the division. Fury came out with a big overhand right that Ngannou went under. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. 28 at 2 p. Cameroun. The former UFC heavyweight champion is headed to the PFL and will. “That definitely wasn’t in the script,” Fury said afterward. Ngannou knocked champion Tyson Fury in his boxing debut and now wants a rematch. According to the celebrity net worth, the 37-year-old Cameroonian-French fighter has, over the years, amassed a wealth that hovers in the vicinity of $5 million. 10 in the Heavyweight division. Tyson Fury steps into the ring for the first time in 2023 as he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. 1. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed an expansive multifight deal with the Professional Fighters League, he and the organization jointly announced Tuesday. In the United Kingdom, it is currently more popular than Meet Me in the Bathroom but less popular than This Game's Called Murder. Tyson Fury bts Francis Ngannou via split decision (heavyweight) Fabio Wardley bts David Adeleye R7 TKO (heavyweight) Joseph Parker bts Simon Kean via R3 KO (heavyweight)Francis Ngannou currently stands 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm tall. 3. And the. . Although White wasn’t happy with Ngannou’s departure. As the centerpoint of its #RiyadhSeason marketing campaign, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pulled out all the stops in its attempt to make Fury-Ngannou the biggest sporting event it. 5 Million. He also competed in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion at the. Francis Ngannou is crossing over from the Octagon to the silver screen. Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou is closer as the days go by, we are nearing that October 28date that will bring a lot of excitement over these two massive heavyweights. Joe Rogan hopes Francis Ngannou finds his way back to the UFC. . Francis Ngannou hopes Oleksandr Usyk can step aside and let him rematch Tyson Fury. - Significant Striking Accuracy. Francis Ngannou (c) +130, heavyweight championship Brandon Moreno -175 vs. Turbo-Charged Prelude; Los Bandoleros; Soundtracks. Francis Ngannou has been ranked the number 10 heavyweight by the WBC after his fight against Tyson Fury. Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) defeated Ngannou (0-1) by scores of 96-93, 95-94 and 94-95. Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua have 35 knockouts between them in fighting. Francis Ngannou almost stuck with the UFC, even after all the recent drama. Ngannou is currently the number two ranked fighter in the UFC's heavyweight division. Deiveson Figueiredo +150, flyweight championship Michel Pereira -280 vs. It is also possible to buy "F9" on Google Play Movies, Apple TV as download or rent it on Google Play Movies, Apple TV online. A battered and relieved Tyson Fury was awarded a controversial split-decision win over the remarkable Francis Ngannou, who was making his boxing debut, in Riyadh. Tyson Fury defeats Francis Ngannou by narrow split decision (0:50) Tyson Fury tops Francis Ngannou with a split decision in the "Battle of the Baddest" from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yet his future in the U. F. 14, 2023) that Francis Ngannou was being stripped of his Heavyweight title and released by the promotion completely. The role will be his professional acting debut. There was a reason Ngannou’s head coach Eric Nicksick likened it last Wednesday to the champion’s Jerry. Francis Ngannou is still the UFC heavyweight champion, but his fighting future is shrouded in mystery. As UFC president Dana White recently said when discussing the interim UFC heavyweight title fight in the wake of. Tyson Fury told ESPN on Thursday that he won't stop fighting anytime soon after his showdowns with Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk. By pushing Tyson Fury to the limit, Francis Ngannou may have opened the door to a whole new world on Saturday night. Francis Nganno is a. Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou LIVE Blog; CBS Sports declares the fight, called "Rumble in Riyadh", will put two of the best heavyweights of their time in their respective sports face to face, and. While Ngannou lost a split decision to the man regarded as the best heavyweight. He's 17-3 as a pro, with 12 of his victories coming via knockout or TKO. Tyson Fury beats Francis Ngannou by split decision! Michael Buffer reads the judges’ scorecards. Fury, boxing’s lineal heavyweight. 28, 2023) on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. More for You. Pro debut for Ngannou. ’s president, Dana White, who faces renewing the champion’s contract. It’s not that the 35-year. Francis Ngannou has been one of the most terrifying fighters the UFC has come across. Dana White is amazed Francis Ngannou went the distance with Tyson Fury. Ngannou was born and raised in the village of Batié, Cameroon. Because if that’s what he’s got, well, God help him, he’ll get smashed to bits. He is known for his punching power and knockout ability. On Tuesday, news broke that Ngannou signed a lucrative deal with the PFL, ending. , Jan. Avg. F9: The Fast Saga (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. F9 is 884 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. Currently. At the moment. A UFC champion will be out of competition for at. Tickets. Result: Francis Ngannou def. Schedule/Results. He has earned over $3. [2] V minulosti zápasil v kategórii ťažkej váhy organizácie Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), kde je. 5-to-1 underdog Francis Ngannou beat the most decorated heavyweight boxer currently going, in a fight that went the distance. Fighters in France stopped accepting bouts with. Ngannou reveals on The MMA Hour that he has spoken with ONE Championship. Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC. Francis Ngannou and Fury secured their showdown with both fighters set to earn mega purses for the contest in the Middle East later this month, after months of back and forth on social media over. Tyson Fury vs. Tuesday, Ngannou spoke for the first time on his UFC departure, which he said contractually occurred in December. ” It seems that the talks between Ngannou and ONE Championship are at the final stage, at least from the company’s side. Those two superlatives can both be true at the same time. 28 in Saudi Arabia, it was announced Tuesday. The role will be his professional acting debut. Francis Ngannou had a tough upbringing. stunt performer Rocky Taylor. Here we look at Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou. 64 knockdowns per 15 minutes (5th all-time among HW), 5:38 average fight time (7th shortest all-time among HW)Francis Ngannou celebrates after beating Ciryl Gane to retain his UFC heavyweight title. Tyson Fury vs. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images. Ce 28 octobre 2023, Francis Ngannou alias « The Predator » (le prédateur) a envoyé au tapis le colosse anglais de 2m06 et champion de boxe chez les lourds, Tyson Fury lors du premier combat de. Sean O'Malley believes Francis Ngannou messed up by parting ways with the UFC. By all accounts, things seemed to be heading in the right direction towards the mega fight between. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Francis Ngannou: Striker: 6' 4" 257 lbs: Ciryl Gane: Striker: 6' 4" 250 lbsFrancis Ngannou said he asked for a lot of things from the UFC during a long contract negotiation period. Sherdog's live Tyson Fury vs. That’s all I’m saying, mate. David Adeleye +230, heavyweights Joseph Parker -1200 vs. Boxing and UFC champions Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to fight Oct. Ngannou’s PFL debut likely won’t happen until mid-2024, and there could be heavyweights in other promotions. In fact, he now longer works for UFC. stunt driver /. . 52M. Tyson Fury’s heavyweight championship battle has fallen apart after his ugly display against ex-UFC. Growing up in this village was difficult. No replies yet. F9; Fast X; Spin-off Films. Francis Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight champion, who was boxing professionally for the first time when he took on Tyson Fury; Ngannou nearly served up one of the biggest shocks in the sport. “Boxing is not a real sport,” Sonnen said on his YouTube channel. FAST & FURIOUS 9 "Han Attacks the Armored Car" Trailer (2021) Han VS Francis Ngannou Fight, F9 4K Action Clip Scene© 2021 - Universal Francis Zavier Ngannou (born 5 September 1986) is a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer who is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Chatri Sityodtong previously claimed. 32%. It’s got to be fun and games. Ngannou will be available to watch on ESPN+. The ferocious heavyweight knockout artist has joined the cast of the ninth “Fast & Furious” film due out on May 22, 2020. Francis Ngannou is the greatest heavyweight in the world. UFC 260: Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou spectacularly knocked out Alistair Overeem. . Tyson Fury vs. Ciryl Gane (1:16) Francis Ngannou wins a back-and-forth match in the Octagon vs. Fury, 35, is the best heavyweight in boxing and a fixture on pound-for-pound lists. Ciryl Gane (1:16) Francis Ngannou wins a back-and-forth match in the Octagon vs. Complete Tyson Fury vs. Champions. Hän otteli vuodesta 2015 alkaen UFCssa, jossa hän oli raskaansarjan mestari. Fury clearly. Ngannou, 37 ans, a mis Fury sur le tapis au troisième round après un crochet du gauche. Also known. 5-to-1 underdog Francis Ngannou beat the most decorated heavyweight boxer currently going, in a fight that went the distance. Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. TV Shows. Photo by Louis Grasse/PFL. Subscribe to ESPN+. C. Ngannou was born and raised in the village of Batié, Cameroon. CNN —. Francis Ngannou has no ill will towards the UFC, but says it’s unlikely he will ever return to the promotion. I mean…. Francis Ngannou Fight Card; Final Thoughts; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou has fight fans around the world buzzing with excitement. Francis Nganno is a. 0. Ciryl Gane -155 vs. Francis Ngannou retains title with unanimous decision win vs. Saudi Arabia. Boxe. He is known for his punching power and knockout ability. Directed by Justin Lin, the film was released internationally in May 19, 2021 and June 17, 2021 and in North America on June 25, 2021. In Canada, it is currently more popular than Dumb and Dumber but less popular than The Treacherous. Francis Zavier Ngannou (* 5. Tyson Fury won a controversial decision against Francis Ngannou in the pair’s boxing match on Saturday night, surviving a knockdown by the MMA star in Saudi Arabia. Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270 to retain his. This. He and the Nigerian-born stars Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman are Africa’s mixed martial arts (MMA) ambassadors, as more fighters from the continent are expected to follow in their footsteps. For years, Ngannou could be seen every day at the UFC Performance Institute. DC & RC. Francis Ngannou. For the still-untitled Fast & Furious 9, Francis Ngannou has just signed on to mix it up alongside Vin Diesel and company. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Jan 23, 2022. Francis Ngannou Start Time, date & Location. PFL. Goltsov (32-7) takes on Ferreira (11-3) in. But their figDanny Segura. m. Francis Ngannou shook the boxing world to its core by nearly defeating Tyson Fury in Saturday’s shocking and controversial split decision in Saudi Arabia. Last week, Ngannou announced that he officially signed with the PFL on a deal that not only allows him to compete in. . Francis Ngannou (c) +130, heavyweight championship Brandon Moreno -175 vs. , Oct. Francis Ngannou fight purse, prize money. Count Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie. Francis Ngannou 0: 1: 0: 0 KOs 0 KOs; wiki. . Francis Ngannou’s free agency, at least in MMA, came to an end this week. Champions. In October 2019, Ozuna and Cardi B joined the cast of the film. P4P. Francis Ngannou isn’t going to choose between boxing and MMA, he’s going to do both. Tyson Fury confirms he will face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a fight under the official rules of professional boxing, with three judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system. If the PPV is purchased, all fights from UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou was born and raised in the village of Batié, Cameroon. Francis Ngannou 10mo Round. F9 is 1086 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. Francis Ngannou crossover boxing match. The movie has moved down the charts by -177 places since yesterday. TYSON FURY (30-0-1, 24 KOs) VS. UFC Logan Paul shoots his shot to Dana White for some UFC action (VIDEO) UFC Dana White takes sides on the incident between. Ngannou and UFC did not come to terms on a new contract, meaning he has become a free agent. In 1989, during the last stock car race of the season, the Torettos are on the. Critics have panned Fury-Ngannou, understandably. And now the world wonders what Ngannou will do next as his unlikely story continues. Principal photography began on June 24, 2019, at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, England. By MMA Fighting Newswire Updated May 16, 2023, 3:57pm EDT. KEY POINTS. The legendary boxing trainer made a detailed breakdown of the Fury vs. The pair fight on October 28 in a hugely anticipated match-up, and while Fury is the heavy favourite, the powerful Ngannou still has a puncher's chance. Divisional Rankings. Jon Jones submitted Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant belt this past Saturday at UFC 285, which could have set up a megafight with. Anna Sawai, Finn Cole, Vinnie Bennett, Ozuna, and Francis Ngannou. Francis Ngannou surprised the boxing world in his professional debut, is now earning a place in the top 10 of the. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Francis Ngannou: Striker: 6' 4" 257 lbs: Ciryl Gane: Striker: 6' 4" 250 lbs Looking ahead to Francis Ngannou's free agency. LAS VEGAS AND RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- Cameras surround a ring at a gym Francis Ngannou has opened himself in Las Vegas. Fandom Muthead Fanatical Follow Us. ONE Media. That's according to Showtime Sports boss Stephen Espinoza, who said they can offer boxing, too. Although Fury said last week. February 24, 2023 8:45 am ET. He's taken out some of the biggest names in the sport, such as Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez, Stipe Miocic and Cyril Gane. Jon Jones says Francis Ngannou is to blame for their fight not materializing. And thanks to a UFC dispute, the flick has the perfect opponent to test the Drago family. Net Worth. Stunt Double: Francis Ngannou Paul Swift. Alors qu'un juge a donné 95-94 en faveur de Ngannou, deux autres ont donné la victoire à Fury à 96-93. Email. By Steven Marrocco @MMAFightingSM Oct 30, 2023, 4:00pm EDT. Tyson Fury. Tue, May 16, 2023 · 3 min read. PT (main event later in show)This Saturday, Francis Ngannou will defend his undisputed heavyweight title when he takes on interim champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 270. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images. Team Fury is not impressed by their first look at Francis Ngannou’s boxing abilities. Boxing and UFC champions Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to fight Oct. The second from Krebs is 96-93 for Fury. Let us dig in to understand the context. @francisngannou #wbcboxing #. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Francis Ngannou’s ethnicity and nationality. Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury did the honors of welcoming “The Predator” to the squared. Francis is said to be worth over $7 Million. Francis Ngannou Salary and Annual Income in 2023. ANAHEIM, Calif. 2. 311d Brett Okamoto and Mike Coppinger. He also competed in the Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion. There is a lot contingent on Ngannou vs. Acc. Ngannou, 37, and Fury, 35, are set to collide in a 10-round heavyweight boxing bout on Oct. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. The 36-year-old Ngannou is 17-3 (12-2 UFC) in his professional career, with 12 knockouts and four submissions. Francis “The Predator” Ngannou is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist and the former UFC heavyweight champion. His parents were low-income earners, which denied him the opportunity to attend school. Critics have panned Fury-Ngannou, understandably. Fightcenter. Francis Ngannou was recently seen spending some quality time with his family in Cameroon. -- Courtesy of CompuBox. Ngannou was involved in a contract dispute with the UFC, leading to. Tyson Fury kept his undefeated record intact, but the star of the show on Saturday night was Francis Ngannou. Str. One of the biggest crossover fights in combat sports history took place Saturday as Tyson Fury welcomed Francis Ngannou to the world of boxing. Fast & Furious 9 (2021) a. Francis Ngannou still wants to fight Jon Jones someday, but he has other priorities at the moment. That’s all I’m saying, mate. @francisngannou #wbcboxing #. By. It is a tale for the ages. Francis Ngannou will make his PFL debut in the PFL's PPV Super Fight Division in 2024. Francis Ngannou-led boxing event set to go down later today (Sat. Watch on. Ngannou (17-3), 36. 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eddie Hearn was quick to jump into the discussion about who Ngannou could fight next over the weekend. While it’s unlikely that there will be a flood of these events in the future, as public interest has only grown with the right mix of superstar. Francis Ngannou -- Round 6: Fury landed a good hook but Ngannou came back with a jab. The first from Garner is 95-94 for Ngannou. J. Sub. CAA also told SBJ that it intends to continue working closely with Martin on opportunities for Ngannou in the entertainment sector, building off his acting debut in the “F9” movie from the Fast. Fury, 35, will face former UFC champion Ngannou on Saturday. March 8, 2023 · 2 min read. RELATED. M. フランシス・ガヌー（Francis Ngannou、1986年 9月5日 - ）は、カメルーンの男性 総合格闘家、プロボクサー。西部州バティエ出身。アメリカ合衆国 ラスベガス在住。UFCパフォーマンス・インスティテュート／エクストリーム・クートゥア所属。元UFC世界ヘビー級. The highly anticipated heavyweight boxing showdown between Tyson Fury and former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is just days away. Jimmy Lin. On Saturday, he'll meet Ciryl Gane, a former Paris training partner, in the Octagon at UFC 270. a F9: The Fast Saga Director: Justin Lin Dom (Vin Diesel) and the crew must take on an international terrorist who turns out to be Dom and Mia (Jordana Brewster)'s estranged brother (John Cena). AND, for the first time, Ngannou reveals the exact. Ngannou is stupid and missed his window (even though his free-agency period was just four months in total). Divisional Rankings. Francis Ngannou, known widely for his devastating punches, journeyed from Cameroon to France to the United States to become a mixed martial arts star. A UFC Champion Will Be Sidelined at Least 9 Months Due to Injury. UNIDENTIFIED ANNOUNCER #2: Whoa. Fury just can't get forward. Ngannou (17-3) fought out his UFC contract in. Ngannou. The details of the role are being kept quiet, but at 6'4'' and 258lbs, Ngannou will fit right in. 9 billion so far. October 28, 2023 7:30 pm ET. Fury, 35, is the best heavyweight in boxing and a fixture on pound-for-pound lists. In the main event of UFC 260, Ngannou left no doubt that he had become. Not only did Ngannou go the full 10 rounds with Fury in their crossover boxing match this past Saturday in Saudi Arabia, but he knocked down the WBC heavyweight champion in a fight many thought he won. Ngannou has reportedly received an offer - certain to be lucrative - from Saudi royal adviser Turki Alalshikh to fight again on the date when Fury and Usyk might have met, positioned in the middle. Cameroon's Francis Ngannou nearly pulled off the upset of the century after scoring a knockdown on Tyson Fury, but eventually lost a split decision their boxing match to mark the start of Riyadh. It will be interesting to see how Ngannou fares in the promotion and how he adjusts to the challenges of fighting in a new organization. Details of Ngannou’s role are being kept under wraps for the time being. (Rebecca Blackwell/Associated. Calling it perhaps his "toughest fight in the last 10 years," Tyson Fury survived an early knockdown and emerged with a narrow win over former UFC champ Francis Ngannou. is unclear. About a month away from this giant fight that’s set to go down in Saudi Arabia, Ngannou (0-0) believes Fury (33-0-1) has cheated in his previous fights by manipulating his boxing gloves and making them smaller and less. He lived in poverty and had little formal education growing up. Calling it perhaps his "toughest fight in the last 10 years," Tyson Fury survived an early knockdown and emerged with a narrow win over former UFC champ Francis Ngannou. Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) was gearing up to face Ngannou for the heavyweight title, but Ngannou parted ways with the. Ngannou and Jones have chirped back and forth at one another over a potential fight for more than two years, a rivalry that dates back to Ngannou’s title win over Stipe Miocic in March 2021. Francis Ngannou. Ngannou's journey from poverty and little formal education in Cameroon to arriving in France at the age of 26 to pursue a professional boxing career fueled by his admiration for Tyson is the stuff. He didn’t win his debut Saturday, but certainly will leave Saudi Arabia with a newfound. Francis Ngannou showed off a new weapon in his game as he took Ciryl Gane down to the ground multiple times to win a unanimous decision in the UFC 270 main event. Francis Ngannou came close to defeating Tyson Fury last week, with the 'Gypsy King' claiming a split-decision victory, much to the shock of many boxing fans around the world. Details on all the new roles besides Cena's - he plays Dom's younger brother - are being kept under wraps. F9 (also known as F9: The Fast Saga and internationally as Fast & Furious 9) is the ninth movie of the Fast & Furious series and the tenth overall. Ciryl Gane via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Young Hector. Despite having competed in just 34 pro rounds throughout an unlikely MMA career that began 10 years ago, Ngannou fought 10 full rounds in his pro debut against the unbeaten Fury, 35, who is. Tyson Fury sets sights on Jon Jones after Francis Ngannou (1:11) Tyson Fury joins Stephen A. Be the first! What do you think? Explore properties. The fight aired live on pay-per-view on DAZN and ESPN+. Martyn Ford. More. 1lbs. Ngannou was back in action in the main event of UFC 270 on Saturday night in Anaheim. Ngannou has been through a lot over the last year during the public contract talks with the UFC. He has earned over $3. Francis Ngannou couldn't get the job done in his first shot at Stipe Miocic and the UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 220. Ngannou, who has lost three of his 20 fights on the mixed martial arts circuit, stuck to boxing’s absolute basics and Fury was unable to solve any of the problems that his novice opponent posed. On June 25, 2021, the movie was. New. The PFL Founder, Donn Davis, has made headlines by announcing a potential blockbuster fight between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder in 2024. Francis Ngannou joins to talk about what he’s doing while Miocic and Cormier circle around a potential trilogy fight. As the centerpoint of its #RiyadhSeason marketing campaign, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pulled out all the stops in its attempt to make Fury-Ngannou the biggest sporting event it. 10 in the Heavyweight division. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou faces a monumental task Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, when he makes his pro boxing debut against WBC/lineal champion Tyson Fury in a non-title bout. stunt performer Spencer Thomas. Team Fury is not impressed by their first look at Francis Ngannou’s boxing abilities. Francis Ngannou wanted to prove he can hack it in the boxing world, not. Photograph: Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC. 3. Ngannou, who has lost three of his 20 fights on the mixed martial arts circuit, stuck to boxing’s absolute basics and Fury was unable to solve any of the problems that his novice opponent posed.