The former UFC champ and PFL signee talks a possible Deontay Wilder fight and responds to UFC President Dana White’s offer to Tyson Fury.
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- Francis Ngannou was surprised but glad when Deontay Wilder made an appearance at a PFL event.
- Ngannou confirmed that he had discussions with Wilder earlier this year about a potential two-fight deal.
- They decided to postpone their fight plans so that Wilder could focus on his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua in December.
- Ngannou expressed interest in fighting Wilder in 2024 when he starts his PFL run.
- Wilder showed openness to trying MMA, unlike Tyson Fury, who dismissed the idea of a hybrid - boxing/MMA fight with Ngannou.
- Fury clarified that he is only interested in boxing and is scheduled to fight Joshua at the end of the year.
- Ngannou doubts that Dana White can convince Fury to consider an MMA fight.
- Ngannou is focused on MMA and expects to debut in the PFL early next year, while the possibility of a boxing match is uncertain.