Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has expressed his desire to compete in the boxing world and face some of the biggest names in the sport.
The line between MMA and boxing has become increasingly blurred over the years, with many MMA combatants making the switch to boxing. This trend is often fueled by the promise of big-money matches, whether against established boxing stars or celebrities.
Former UFC heavyweight competitor Francis Ngannou has recently given up his belt in search of opportunities in boxing. He has called out some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Now Mayweather has taken notice of Ngannou’s boxing aspirations and believes he has the potential to become a star.
Mayweather is widely regarded as one of the best boxers of all time. He has retired from competitive boxing but continues to compete in exhibition bouts.
Mayweather recently expressed his interest in working with Ngannou. He praised Ngannou’s skills and power, stating that he could compete with some of the best heavyweights in the world. Mayweather believes that with his help, Ngannou could reach new heights in the boxing world.
In a recent interview with BetOnline_AG, Mayweather stated: “I would love to work with him actually, you know, I would love to work with him, I would love to sign and you know, to Mayweather Promotions. He’s a very skilled guy, he was unbelievable, from the highlights that I was able to see in MMA.”
“I would like to work with him someday, you know, if he wanted to fight one of the top heavyweight guys, he should do it. He’s powerful. And with his power and his toughness. He’s able to make some noise in the heavyweight division.”
In Mayweather’s opinion, Ngannou has what it takes to compete with some of the top heavyweights in the world. He thinks his assistance would help him succeed more.
Ngannou has been in talks with promotions about a return to the cage after his one-off boxing endeavor. Despite the fact that he has said that the discussions for his boxing debut are progressing, fans are still waiting to see what will happen.