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Many UFC fighters have been following the trend of hosting podcasts. Out of those, Paddy Pimblett’s ‘Paddy’s Chattin’ Pony Podcast’ is one of the most engaging podcasts. Pimblett often has big names on the show, and listeners are in for a treat when they tune in to listen to the podcast.

Ryan Garcia, the undefeated American professional boxer, recently appeared on Paddy Pimblett‘s podcast to talk about his famous body shot challenge. This challenge gained popularity on social media, where Garcia challenges people to take his powerful body shot while wearing a body pad. The American boxer revealed that a former UFC heavyweight champion was the best participant he ever had for his challenge.

Ryan Garcia recalls punching Francis Ngannou

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During the podcast, when Pimblett asked Garcia about who took the best hit, he revealed that Francis Ngannou, the UFC heavyweight champion, was the best. He also shared his experience of trying to hit Ngannou, saying that he couldn’t move him even a bit.

He also mentioned that Ngannou didn’t want to go on the wall like all the other participants, which was quite surprising for Garcia. “That was kind of weird. I was like, go on the wall like all these other guys and he was like, I’m not doing that. I tried to hit him I couldn’t move him,” Garcia said.

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Pimblett further praised Ngannou, saying that he is a beast, and his nickname ‘The Predator’ is quite fitting. Francis Ngannou weighs around 280 pounds and is one of the strongest MMA fighters ever. With a height of around 1.93 m and a physique packed with muscle, Ngannou is the most likely fighter in the world to remain unfazed by Garcia’s incredibly powerful punch.

The American boxer will compete in a blockbuster event to cement his legacy and stature in the boxing world.

Ryan Garcia’s upcoming fight

Moving on from the body shot challenge, Garcia talked about his upcoming fight against Gervonta Davis. Boxing fans worldwide are highly anticipating the match between these two undefeated champions. It is scheduled to take place on April 22, 2023.

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Fans expect the upcoming match between Garcia and Davis to be one of the biggest boxing events in 2022. Both fighters are known for their power and speed, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will emerge victorious.

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Ryan Garcia‘s appearance on Paddy Pimblett‘s podcast gave his fans a glimpse of his personality. His body shot challenge has become quite popular. His praise for Francis Ngannou only adds to the excitement surrounding this challenge. Boxing fans are eagerly waiting for the match between Garcia and Davis, and it will surely be a thrilling event.

What do you make of Garcia’s claims? Who do you think will win the fight between Garcia and Davis? Let us know in the comments below.