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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s time as a free agent could be coming to an end soon. Ngannou has not fought since January of 2022, when he defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.

Francis Ngannou (left) and Renan Ferreira face off during an August press conference in Washington promoting their Oct. 19 fight at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

‘Yeah, I love to fight Ngannou. Um, trying to—you know, it’s a lot of things going on. I think that fight is still stirring up. We’re still talking about it,’ he said.

Fast forward to March 8, 2024, 0-1 Francis Ngannou will face 27-3 Anthony Joshua. The mystique of Ngannou, the awkwardness, and the power that he possesses poses a threat for any heavyweight.

Beyond MMA, the deal affords Ngannou to participate in boxing matches, and Francis in a short period has created plenty of intrigue. October 28, 2023, Ngannou made his pro boxing debut.