Francis Ngannou shares his verdict after reuniting with ‘stress free’ Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia
MMA fans are delighted to see Francis Ngannou and Israel Adesanya back together again.
A few years ago, they were part of an African trio – alongside Kamaru Usman – that dominated in the UFC.
Israel Adesanya and ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ have since lost their UFC belts. Meanwhile, Francis Ngannou gave up his title to pursue big-money boxing bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
‘The Predator’ recently won the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship by knocking out Renan Ferreira – but being a part of the UFC’s biggest rival hasn’t stopped him from supporting Adesanya ahead of his comeback fight.
Francis Ngannou reunites with Israel Adesanya
Adesanya will look to bounce back from two consecutive defeats at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Rising star Nassourdine Imavov stands in the way of ‘The Last Stylebender’ and another run at the middleweight title, which will be on the line when Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland rematch at UFC 312 next weekend.
Ngannou has traveled to the Middle East to show support for his former UFC colleague and long-time friend.
On Wednesday, the ex-UFC heavyweight champion shared several pictures of him alongside Adesanya, with a caption that suggested he is feeling good about his pal’s chances against Imavov.
“Just 2 days before the battle for my brother, but he’s stress-free and in high spirits; he even looks younger! #wankandaforever,” Ngannou wrote before his comment section was flooded with fans gleefully reacting to the wholesome reunion.
What’s next for Francis Ngannou?
Ngannou is in a great position right now as he’s fielding big-money offers in two different sports.
Despite being 0-2 in boxing, it seems likely that his next fight will be inside the squared circle.
“If I had to guess, I would think boxing would be first given the opportunities he has,” PFL boss Donn Davis recently said.
“I don’t want to say anything about that—that’s his business for him to announce—but he has unbelievable boxing opportunities.
“So, I think that’s more likely to come first, and MMA is likely to come second. But what I believe you’ll see from Francis this year is one MMA fight in PFL and one boxing match from Francis. So, I think fans of Francis will see him do one of each this year.”
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is open to boxing Ngannou, but only time will tell who the Cameroonian knockout artist will be matched up against as he tries to finally record a professional boxing win.
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