Francis Ngannou Says He Wants to Achieve Mike Tyson’s Status

Francis Ngannou is just coming off one of the biggest wins of his UFC career after his victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. His recent fight had a lot more than the title on the line, owing to the history Gane and Ngannou shared at the MMA Factory in Paris.

At UFC 270, not only did ‘The Predator’ prove to the world that he is the strongest fighter in the division, but he also displayed some beautiful grappling skills, which we have never seen from him before. There is no doubt that the heavyweight champion is constantly working on himself.

Recently, Francis Ngannou took to Twitter to praise the legendary boxer, Mike Tyson. He also shared his aspirations in the social media post.

Ngannou wrote that with his time here on earth; he wants to become the greatest of all time, just like Mike Tyson did. 

Mike Tyson is considered one of the best professional boxers in the history of the sport. Throughout his illustrious career, the fighter has racked up 50 professional wins. Tyson was the former WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight championship titleholder.

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Francis Ngannou is a great fan of boxing and has also discussed leaving the UFC if his contract doesn’t allow him to box. As a youngster, Ngannou dreamed of being a boxer, but when he came to Europe, he excelled in MMA and pursued it professionally.

What’s next for Francis Ngannou?

After his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, Ngannou revealed that he stepped into the fight with a torn ACL. Due to his injury, the UFC will sideline the champion from fighting until he heals. Francis will be undergoing knee surgery, which means we may not see him fight this year.

Another obstacle in the return of Ngannou is his contract deal with the UFC. If the negotiations go well, we may see Ngannou step into the octagon for a trilogy bout against Stipe Miocic. Another opponent for Ngannou is the former light-heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.

Who do you think Francis Ngannou will fight next? Let us know in the comments section below.

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