Following high-profile losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou is determined to reset and explore new opportunities in the sport.

In the leadup to former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's first professional boxing match against the then-undefeated English superstar Tyson Fury on O

Daniel Cormier isn't confident in the idea of Francis Ngannou taking on another former champion in boxing. Ngannou's boxing debut surprised many when he lost a controversial decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023.

When Ngannou returned to MMA this past October after nearly three years away, he wasted little time reaffirming his place as one of the best heavyweights in the world, smashing through Renan Ferreira for a first-round knockout in his PFL debut. Immediately, the question became: What's next?

Francis Ngannou has made his intentions to return to boxing clear, but UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes it's a big risk.

After losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring, Ngannou remains in pursuit of earning his first professional win and making the case for high-profile bouts. In the meantime, a clash with Wilder is a strong possibility, as the matchup has been tossed around in MMA and boxing circles in recent years.

Francis Ngannou has named a surprise opponent as a possible option as he plots his return to the boxing ring. The former UFC champion took part in a two-fight swing in which he dropped Tyson Fury to create one of the most iconic combat sports images of the modern era,

Francis Ngannou has already expressed interest in taking on Deontay Wilder in boxing. Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight champion and currently holds the PFL heavyweight title. He is also one of the scariest knockout artists across combat sports.