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Watch VideoDeontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou: Potential epic showdown in Africa gains momentum

Francis Ngannou is 38, while Deontay Wilder is 39 and the potential match-up will see two of the hardest hitters in the heavyweight division battle it out in the ring.

Sport Boxing
Michael Sherman|Published

Francis Ngannou leads PFL’s major African MMA expansion plans

Following the recent buzz around the UFC’s first trip to Africa, superstar Francis Ngannou has revealed that PFL Africa is also set to be rolled out next year.

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Julian Kiewietz|Published

Tyson Fury: the contradictory 'Gypsy King' is all about the money

Tyson Fury insists Saturday's match-up with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh is all about the money.

Sport Boxing
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

French-Cameroon MMA star Francis Ngannou’s 15-month old son dies

Francis Ngannou said late Monday that his 15-month-old son, had died suddenly.

Sport MMA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘Warrior heart’ Kevin Lerena ‘standing tall in defeat’ despite mom’s passing

Kevin Lerena nearly pulled off a superb comeback win in his heavyweight bout against Australian Justis Huni on Friday night.

Sport Boxing
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

WATCH: Anthony Joshua 'destroys’ Francis Ngannou, SA’s Kevin Lerena loses on points

Earlier on the under card, South African heavyweight hopeful Kevin Lerena fought bravely but lost on points to Australian heavyweight Justis Huni.

Sport Boxing
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘Postman’ Anthony Joshua ready to ‘deliver’ Francis Ngannou wants to bring the ‘smoke’

Francis Ngannou is three years older than Anthony Joshua and is the sentimental favourite to win Friday's clash which has been dubbed ‘Knockout Chaos’.

Sport Boxing
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

From scavenging food to mega fights: Francis Ngannou’s incredible rags-to-riches story

Francis Ngannou once toiled in a sand mine, scavenged for food to avoid starvation and slept rough in a car park before boxing changed his life.

Sport Boxing
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Francis Ngannou doesn’t feel like he has ’been treated good’ after R10m UFC pay day

Famed for his frightening knockout power, Francis Ngannou changed tack to deal with the threat of his former sparring partner Cyril Gane to win a decision victory.

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Reuters|Published