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Donagh Corby

Francis Ngannou claims Deontay Wilder 'doesn't want the smoke' of MMA crossover

Francis Ngannou isn't sure that Deontay Wilder is serious about the two-fight deal he has offered that would see them square off in the boxing ring before meeting in MMA.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Wilder came to a PFL event last week, Ngannou's new home promotion, and declared that he would be willing to face the former UFC title holder in a unique two-fight deal. Usually the MMA fighter moves into boxing, but this time he would step into the cage in return.

However, Ngannou reckons that Wilder may not want that smoke, and has instead offered a two-fight boxing deal, despite how difficult it would be. He has never boxed professionally, but is keen to step straight into a fight with a top name such as Wilder or Tyson Fury.

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