Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou always wanted to be a boxer. Opportunities to earn a living in mixed martial arts arose first and he jumped on the chance to fight inside the cage instead. After taking MMA to its highest levels and becoming the UFC heavyweight champion, Ngannou wanted to try has hand at boxing. The fight promotion wouldn’t allow him to accept fights in the squared circle, so Ngannou fought out his UFC contract and left the UFC for greener pastures. “The Predator” wasn’t just seeking a career in boxing, he sought out the biggest names in the business and finally a fight emerged against the biggest name in the sport, Tyson Fury
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John Fury Calls Francis Ngannou Open Workout a ‘Disgrace’ – MMA Weekly