Despite leaving the world’s high MMA firm, Francis Ngannou, the previous UFC heavyweight champion, is making important strides in his profession. The Cameroonian boxer inked a profitable settlement with the famend group PFL (Professional Fighting League) earlier this 12 months, wherein he additionally acquired administrative privileges. Ngannou simply reached one other milestone by negotiating a boxing match towards heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
The battle is anticipated to earn Ngannou one of many highest paydays of his life, maybe over $8 million. Taking all of this into consideration, the previous UFC heavyweight champion feels he has confirmed UFC president Dana White incorrect.
What did Francis Ngannou say about Dana White?
Francis Ngannou for a very long time has been in UFC’s unhealthy books. The former heavyweight champion has had extreme contractual disagreements with the company for the previous 12 months.
According to sources, ‘The Predator’ sought freedom to field outdoors of the UFC, medical health insurance, and different perks in his new UFC deal. Ngannou finally departed UFC earlier this 12 months after failing to achieve an settlement on these phrases.
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Following his exit from the UFC, many accused him of ‘fumbling the bank’ and likewise warned him of his downfall. Fortunately, Ngannou turned the tables by signing deal after deal. Talking about the identical Ngannou in an interview with SiriusXM stated:
“For some reason, I always prove Dana White wrong… even when he’s on my side. I always prove him wrong, every single time. This is just our story.”
Ngannou went on to say that White was taken with staging an MMA battle between Jon Jones and Tyson Fury. But, in line with Ngannou, White was detached about Ngannou assembly Fury in a boxing match, which irritated him. Nevertheless, now the Cameroonian fighter is a step nearer to his dream.
Ngannou set to obtain $8 million payday
After months of negotiations, the previous UFC heavyweight finally managed to safe a boxing bout towards famend heavyweight Tyson Fury. According to IFL TV, Ngannou is anticipated to make a shocking $8 million from this battle.
This quantity is, apparently, 13x greater than what Ngannou earned in his final title protection towards Ciryl Gane within the UFC. Ngannou vs. Fury will happen on twenty eighth October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The match will happen below normal boxing guidelines. However, per reviews, the undefeated British boxer gained’t put his title on the road for this bout. Given their harmful energy, this match will certainly function a pleasant deal with for the followers.
