Francis Ngannou recently shared his thoughts on a potential fight with Jon Jones during an interview with TMZ Sports. The two rivals had a face-to-face encounter at PFL 5 in Atlanta, and Ngannou made it clear that he still wants to fight Jones.
In the interview, Ngannou expressed his willingness to make the fight happen, stating that a “cross-promotion” could be in store to give the fans what they want. However, he mentioned that all the parties involved, including the fighters and PFL, are on board except for the UFC, as the promotion does not typically do cross-promotions with other companies.
Ngannou also discussed his thoughts on Jon Jones’ move to the heavyweight division. He stated that he is more comfortable with Jones as a heavyweight because in his debut fight against Ciryl Gane, Jones didn’t perform well in the first minute of the fight. Ngannou expressed his desire for Jones to put on more size and be heavier for their potential matchup.
While Jones defeated Gane in the first round of their fight, Ngannou was not impressed and believes that Jones has never faced a heavyweight like him. He described Gane as a non-threatening opponent who wouldn’t knock someone out with one shot.
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In addition to discussing the Jones fight, Ngannou also talked about his potential fight with Deontay Wilder. Both fighters have been linked in the past, and Ngannou believes that a fight with Wilder could actually happen before a matchup with Jones.
Overall, Ngannou’s interview with TMZ Sports provides insight into his thoughts on a potential fight with Jon Jones and his plans for his future fights. He is eager to make the fight happen and believes that a matchup with Jones as a heavyweight would be more challenging and exciting. Additionally, he discusses the possibility of fighting Deontay Wilder, showing his willingness to take on different opponents and continue making waves in the combat sports world.
