The Latest Breaking News from Francis Ngannou

Jon Jones backed to weigh in heavier than Ciryl Gane for UFC title fight

Jones has been bulking up for the last three years ahead of his heavyweight debut and Gane's coach thinks 'Bones' will be heavier than his opponent at UFC 285 this Saturday

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Jon Jones: It’s crazy to consider Ciryl Gane ‘the most technical kickboxer I’ve ever faced’

Jon Jones thinks his UFC 285 opponent Ciryl Gane is being overhyped.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023

Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane time: When does UFC 285 start in UK and US this weekend?

Here’s all you need to know as two title fights top the card in Las Vegas

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

Islam Makhachev Eyes Next Challenger in Stacked UFC Lightweight Division

Alexander Volkanovski wants to run it back for the belt, but the reigning lightweight champion has options.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2023

Fernand Lopez clarifies Ciryl Gane calling himself ‘lazy’ before Jon Jones title fight at UFC 285

Ciryl Gane's coach explains that there was truth in his comments, but that's only how he "used to be" – not how he is anymore.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2023

Francis Ngannou's boxing demands leaked as star eyes bumper payday after UFC exit

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the promotion after failing to agree a new deal and has opened a door to a series of boxing fights, but wants to earn $30 million for any appearance

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Francis Ngannou views Deontay Wilder as ‘most intriguing’ boxing matchup, coach Eric Nicksick says

Several high-profile boxers have been linked to Francis Ngannou, but Deontay Wilder apparently stands out more than the others.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023

Jon Jones ‘absolutely’ will have wrestling as Plan A vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, coach Fernand Lopez says

Fernand Lopez expects Jon Jones to quickly resort to grappling against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023

Mike Tyson refuses to rule out possibility of Francis Ngannou beating Tyson Fury

Former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou has verbally agreed to a mixed-rules fight with boxing star Tyson Fury but legend Mike Tyson has insisted anything can happen if the pair meet in the ring

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Deontay Wilder responds to being branded "a coward" over Francis Ngannou fight

Heavyweight star Deontay Wilder proposed a two-fight deal to former UFC champion Francis Ngannou which included a showdown in the cage, but Chael Sonnen branded the former WBC king a "coward"

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023