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Harry Davies

Francis Ngannou drafts three-opponent shortlist for boxing fight after UFC exit

Francis Ngannou has picked out Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as the three potential opponents for his boxing debut.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou, 36, refused to sign a new deal after his contract with the promotion expired in December, so he is a free agent. The Cameroonian snubbed a guaranteed $8million to defend his UFC title against Jon Jones and is hopeful that fights against boxing's top heavyweights will secure him a bigger payday.

'The Predator' hinted at his next fight by tweeting out a picture of Wilder, Fury and Joshua on Monday evening with the caption "decisions". Fans were quick to weigh in on his tweet, with one user telling Ngannou: "You’ll lose bro, these guys have trained all their lives, they’re disciplined in the sport." Another user replied: "You and Deontay would put on one of the best shows. The greatest MMA knockout artist against boxing’s greatest knockout artist."

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