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Ben Davies

Francis Ngannou provides update on Jake Paul fight talks after UFC exit

Francis Ngannou has suggested he is open to working with Jake Paul after leaving the UFC.

The former UFC heavyweight champion vacated his title and became a free agent earlier this year after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion. Since making his decision, Ngannou has received a multitude of offers including from MMA promotions PFL and Bellator - and has also held talks with former boxing world champion Deontay Wilder.

YouTube star Paul, who has his own boxing promotion, Most Valuable Promotions, is also keen to recruit Ngannou with the 'Problem Child' revealed that he has already held talks with Ngannou over a potential offer.

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