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Recent reports suggest that a highly explosive match-up between Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou may be in the works. With Ngannou no longer a UFC fighter, he is searching for his next opportunity in combat sports. He had previously shown interest in boxing. Moreover, he was in talks about a fight with Tyson Fury; it appears now that a bout with Wilder may be on the horizon too. Both fighters have expressed their desire for the fight, and fans are eagerly waiting for an official announcement.

Ngannou recently took to Instagram, calling out three boxers and asking his followers to choose one for him to fight next. This move indicated that he may be leaning towards a career in the ring rather than the octagon. As a fighter known for his striking power, Ngannou could be a juggernaut in the world of boxing.

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Although ‘The Predator’ has made a name for himself in the UFC, a legend in the sport has advised him to follow Joe Rogan‘s advice in order to potentially make a comeback to the octagon. Regardless of what he decides, Ngannou‘s next move will be quite exciting for combat sports fans worldwide. Additionally, all eyes will be on him as he continues to make waves in the combat sports world.

Francis Ngannou has a challenger

Deontay Wilder might have all but confirmed that he would be open to fight Francis Ngannou in a two-fight deal that would include both boxing, MMA, or both. However, he also revealed that Ngannou has expressed interest in solely fighting in the boxing ring. While Wilder is still interested in exploring all options, the final decision rests with the former UFC heavyweight champ.

Wilder has always been open to new challenges, and a fight against Ngannou would be no different. Whether it’s boxing, MMA, or both, Wilder is ready for the “smoke on all three.”

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Wilder‘s star power has continued to grow with his recent fights against Tyson Fury, which have generated a massive amount of PPV sales. Their first fight sold over a million PPV buys, while their second fight garnered over 850,000 buys.

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As one of the biggest names in combat sports right now, Wilder‘s next move is sure to be highly anticipated by fans around the world.

Fans react to the potential Ngannou-Wilder fight

Fans are really excited and concerned about the fight. Here’s what the fans had to say:

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How do you feel about the Wilder-Ngannou match-up? Whom do you think Ngannou should fight next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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