Francis Ngannou has been advised to not crossover to boxing following his exit from the UFC.
Ngannou, 36, is now a free agent after refusing to sign a new deal with the UFC despite multiple contract offers from the promotion. 'The Predator' hasn't fought since defending the heavyweight title against former training partner Ciryl Gane last January and UFC boss Dana White has now confirmed Ngannou is free from his contractual duties and can sign with any rival MMA promotion.
The former champion was demanding a clause in a new deal that would allow him to compete in boxing, specifically to entertain a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Ngannou got into the ring with Fury to tease a crossover fight after 'The Gypsy King' knocked out Dillian Whyte last April.