RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Francis Ngannou is still mentally committed to MMA but admits his path forward hinges largely on the result of Friday’s boxing match with Anthony Joshua.
Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-1 boxing), a former UFC heavyweight champion, will make his second venture into the boxing ring after exceeding expectations in his debut split decision loss to Tyson Fury last October. Now with more confidence and experience under his belt, “The Predator” will look to raise the bar against Joshua in their 10-round bout at Kingdom Arena (pay-per-view).
Although the boxing is likely more prosperous and lucrative for Ngannou, he has already signed a contract to compete for PFL in the future. The timeline of when that happens remains uncertain as Ngannou makes his mark in the boxing world, and he said he won’t have a full path forward until the outcome against Joshua is decided.
