FRANCIS NGANNOU revealed he has a “verbal agreement” to fight Deontay Wilder – which is being eyed for Africa.
Ngannou is a free agent after leaving the UFC following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
Francis Ngannou revealed he has a ‘verbal agreement’ to fight Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Francis Ngannou
And the Cameroonian confirmed he is eyeing a boxing switch and has held talks to face Anthony Joshua, 33.
But it is American star Wilder, 37, who Ngannou, 36, is deepest in conversations with.
And due to their African heritage, they could look to fight next year on the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s Rumble in The Jungle.
Ngannou told ESPN: “Yes we’ve been having some exchanges.
“We’ve basically come into some sort of verbal agreement that we want to fight each other. We want two fights.
“Maybe one of those fights in Africa, maybe two of them in Africa. Which would be massive – which would be great.
“I think August next year is the 50th anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle and I think that would be an opportunity to do something massive in Africa.”
Ali famously beat George Foreman in 1974 in Zaire, one of boxing’s most iconic fights.
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Wilder has offered to face Ngannou in both the ring and cage as part of a two-bout deal.
But Ngannou prefers to instead just box and could eye October 2024 for their proposed rematch on the anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle.
He said: “We are looking around that timeline for the potential second fight. Which, in my opinion, should still be in boxing.
“Boxing is a new challenge, but remember, at the beginning, MMA was just as challenging as boxing – if not bigger.
“So, I don’t back down from challenges.”
Deontay Wilder pictured with Francis Ngannou at the UFC’s training facility
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven punches in boxing
The seven punches in boxing are jab, cross, hook, uppercut, straight right, left hook, and body shot. These punches are used to attack the opponent’s head, body, and legs.
What are the different types and uses of boxing gloves?
There are three types of boxing gloves available: mitts and fingerless mitts. There is padding around the fingers of mitten gloves. Fingerless mitts have no padding around the knuckles but still cover the fingers. Full-fingered gloves have padding on the entire hand.
Mittens can be used for hitting the fist with your fist. Fingerless mitts gloves are designed for striking or punching with your index finger’s index finger. Boxing gloves for full-finger punching can be obtained with full-fingered hands.
What are some of the benefits of boxing
Boxing is associated with many health benefits. For one, boxing can help build strong bones and muscles. Boxing improves coordination and reflexes. It can also help strengthen your heart muscle and lungs. The best part is that boxing doesn’t require any special equipment. Anything you have in your house can be used.
What is the difference in a left and right hook?
A left hook can be thrown from the side, and a right cross from the front.
A left hand hook is one that is thrown with the opponent’s right side facing. The elbow is bent 90° and the wrist is turned 45° toward the opponent.
A right cross is when the opponent’s palm faces the opponent and the elbow straightens. The opponent’s wrist is rotated 45 degrees to the side.
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How To
How to box for training
How to Learn to Box For Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It involves strength, speed and agility.
Boxing is a great way of getting fit and feeling good about yourself. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want more.
There are many options for boxing training. Some are held at health clubs or gyms, while others can be done at home. Online courses allow you to learn from anywhere in the globe.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs include exercises designed to build muscle mass, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, and enhance overall well-being.
It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Beginner’s programs usually teach basic techniques and drills such as shadowboxing, sparring, mitt work, and punching combinations. Advanced programs offer more variety and more complex movements.
Beginners’ programs generally last around eight weeks and cost less than $100. However, they don’t provide any guidance on nutrition, weight loss, injury prevention, or other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs last approximately six months and typically cost $300. They can include nutrition advice, stretching routines, warm up exercises, and instructions on proper technique. Some programs include resistance training, such as lifting weights, and aerobic conditioning, such as running.
