1 year, 4 months ago

Eddie Hearn reveals contact with Francis Ngannou's camp over fighting Anthony Joshua... after the MMA star impressed against Tyson Fury in the Battle of the Baddest

Hearn has admitted he has already contact Ngannou's camp over facing Joshua Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he is eying up MMA fighter Francis Ngannou as a future opponent to take on Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring. The Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist made his professional boxing debut on Sunday, facing Tyson Fury in a heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia. Francis Ngannou, left, impressed on his boxing debut against Tyson Fury last weekend Eddie Hearn admitted he has contacted Ngannou's team over fighting Anthony Joshua 'I said 'this guy was close to beating Tyson Fury so he surely has to be a credible fight'. The promoter revealed he and his team were in the midst of planning Joshua's next six to 12 months, with the Olympic champion eager also to fight again before Christmas, and was after seeing Fury fight Ngannou perfectly willing to entertain the thought experiment of an all-British bout.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eddie Hearn maps out timeline for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury talks

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Eddie Hearn questions if we've seen the best of Tyson Fury

Daily Mail

Eddie Hearn has weighed up whether boxing fans have already seen the best of Tyson Fury ahead of the Gypsy King's heavyweight rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport ahead of the rematch, Hearn considered the question of whether Fury's best days are now behind him. Eddie Hearn weighed up whether fans have already seen the best of …

6 months ago

Eddie Hearn names three-man shortlist for Anthony Joshua's next fight - after the two-time heavyweight champion ruled out retirement following knockout loss to Daniel Dubois

Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua's promoter has named three potential opponents that the British heavyweight could take on next as he bids to bounce back from his humbling defeat by Daniel Dubois. Anthony Joshua was stopped inside five rounds by Daniel Dubois on Saturday night His promoter Eddie Hearn has already drawn up a shortlist of opponents for his next fight An immediate …

6 months ago

Eddie Hearn insists there is still more to come from Anthony Joshua

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

Eddie Hearn doesn't hold back as he compares boxers to football teams

Daily Mail

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has offered brutal comparisons of boxers to Premier League clubs in an interview with Mail Sport. The promoter offered a series of comparisons of boxers, including the likes of Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez, to football teams. Eddie Hearn compared Anthony Joshua, right, to his own team Tottenham Hotspur The promoted compared Tyson Fury to …

10 months, 1 week ago

Eddie Hearn predicts knockout finish to Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

The Independent

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua: New footage shows AJ practising exact punch that knocked out Francis Ngannou

The Independent

1 year ago

Francis Ngannou predicts who would win between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua - after losing to both British heavyweights in the last six months

Daily Mail

Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the long-contested debate over who would win if Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury ever faced off inside the ring. Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has fought both British heavyweights in the last six months, but fallen to defeats on both occasions, most recently to Joshua last Friday. Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the …

1 year ago

Dana White reacts to Francis Ngannou’s brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua

The Independent

1 year ago

Tyson Fury claims his fight with Oleksandr Usyk is 'real boxing' in put down to Anthony Joshua, despite struggling against Francis Ngannou last October

Daily Mail

Tyson Fury has claimed his fight with Oleksandr Usyk is 'real boxing' in a put down to Anthony Joshua despite struggling to beat Francis Ngannou last October. Joshua's impressive showing came just months after Fury had previously beaten Ngannou but only after being pushed the distance by the Cameroonian and floored in the process against the boxing newbie. However, the …

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua knocks Francis Ngannou out cold with ruthless performance in Saudi Arabia

The Independent

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua sends message to Tyson Fury with apparent gun gesture after Francis Ngannou KO

The Independent

1 year ago

Francis Ngannou hails Anthony Joshua’s brutal knockout punch: ‘I didn’t feel it’

The Independent

1 year ago

'He knocks out Tyson Fury, without a doubt': Eddie Hearn begs the Gypsy King to beat Oleksandr Usyk after Anthony Joshua's destruction of Francis Ngannou to make the 'biggest fight in the history of t

Daily Mail

Eddie Hearn called on Tyson Fury to defeat Oleksandr Usyk to set up an the long-awaited clash between him and Anthony Joshua after AJ KO'd Francis Ngannou. Watching on at ringside was Tyson Fury, with AJ now poised to face the winner of his upcoming undisputed title clash with Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for May 18. Eddie Hearn hailed Anthony Joshua …

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou in the SECOND ROUND of their blockbuster bout in Saudi Arabia, folding the former UFC champion's leg as he left him out cold

Daily Mail

The third knockdown, forced via a fierce right hand, was too much for Ngannou Anthony Joshua destroyed Francis Ngannou with a vicious right hook in the second round of their blockbuster clash in Riyadh, leaving him stone cold on the deck. Breaking 🚨 Anthony Joshua knocks Francis Ngannous out cold in round 2‼️ Anthony Joshua will stop Tyson Fury folks.Bet …

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua demolishes Francis Ngannou in stunning Saudi KO - sending ex-UFC champion crashing to the canvas three times in two rounds - and now he wants Tyson Fury

Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua is back big-time. Anthony Joshua produced a stunning KO victory over Francis Ngannou in their highly-anticipated bout on Friday The British star sent Ngannou crashing to the canvas on three occasions, inside two rounds, during the heavyweight clash The former UFC champion was left stunned by Joshua's power and precision on the night The Cameroonian is reputed to …

1 year ago

Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou jeopardy – but holds key advantage over Tyson Fury

The Independent

1 year ago

Eddie Hearn reveals what really happened between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou with Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo watching on... after the Gypsy King gatecrashed Saudi royal reception

Daily Mail

Eddie Hearn has shared what really happened between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury after the Gypsy King gatecrashed a reception held by Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment Turki Alakshikh ahead of Friday's 'Knockout Chaos' clash. The Cameroonian heavyweight is preparing to fight Hearn's fighter Anthony Joshua in the showpiece bout in Riyadh, but his old foe Fury stole the …

1 year ago

Preview: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou – heavyweight boxing fight

Al Jazeera

Cameroonian fighter Ngannou says he would love to ‘knock Joshua out’ in his second pro boxing fight in Saudi Arabia. Who: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou What: Heavyweight boxing fight When: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 23:00 GMT Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Francis Ngannou believes his strong showing in his pro boxing debut against Tyson Fury has given …

1 year, 1 month ago

Mike Tyson, Francis Ngannou set for Professional Fighters League debut in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu

Mike Tyson and Francis Ngannou are in Saudi Arabia, a pair of ferocious heavyweights with an eye on the championship belt. “It’s 100% Francis will fight PFL MMA this year,” Davis said. PFL’s suggestion that Ngannou fights UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones on a co-promoted card was rejected and ridiculed by White. He’s just very special.” Tyson once hosted “ …

1 year, 2 months ago

Francis Ngannou teases Anthony Joshua with ominous ‘white room’ threat

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Joshua eyes undisputed heavyweight title ahead of Ngannou fight

Al Jazeera

Anthony Joshua will face ex-MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia on March 8. Anthony Joshua says he is hoping a fight against ex-mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou will lead to a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. We can both trade and it will be a good fight.” Ngannou questions …

1 year, 3 months ago

Eddie Hearn reveals who Anthony Joshua should fight next after vintage win and it's NOT Deontay Wilder... but AJ insists mega-fight is ON despite American's loss (even if Saudi fans aren't so sure!)

Daily Mail

Joshua reasserted himself as one of the best heavyweight boxers with a TKO win Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will now likely take on Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title, following Deontay Wilder's crushing defeat to Joseph Parker. Eddie Hearn has revealed who Anthony Joshua will next be fighting following Deontay Wilder's shocking defeat to …

1 year, 3 months ago

Anthony Joshua: Tyson Fury looked like a ‘fat slob’ against Francis Ngannou

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Eddie Hearn makes surprising revelation about Anthony Joshua coach

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Francis Ngannou 'wants to wait for a rematch' with Tyson Fury

Daily Mail

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight details out THIS WEEK: Listen to The Hook Eddie Hearn has previously called for Tyson to fight Joshua instead of Usyk The former UFC heavyweight champion impressed fans in his fight against Fury Francis Ngannou has revealed he is willing to wait for a rematch with Tyson Fury after he fights Oleksandr Usyk in …

1 year, 4 months ago

‘Francis Ngannou showed MMA fighters have a chance at boxing’: UFC star Derrick Lewis

Hindustan Times

Months after walking out of UFC, former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou made a strong impression in his maiden outing in the boxing ring in Riyadh last week. In an interaction with hindustantimes.com, Lewis, who meets Jailton Almeida in the UFC Fight Night this week, said he didn't get time to watch the bout but was updated by others about Ngannou's …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dana White reacts to Francis Ngannou’s stunning performance vs Tyson Fury

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Eddie Hearn eyes up fight against Francis Ngannou for Anthony Joshua

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Francis Ngannou reveals cutting message to Tyson Fury during knockdown

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Tyson Fury survives knockdown to beat Francis Ngannou by controversial decision

The Independent

1 year, 4 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou LIVE: Latest boxing fight updates and reaction after controversial result in Saudi Arabia

The Independent

✕ Close Tyson Fury hints at next steps after Francis Ngannou victory Tyson Fury won a controversial decision against Francis Ngannou in the pair’s boxing match on Saturday night, surviving a knockdown by the MMA star in Saudi Arabia. Fury entered Riyadh with an unbeaten professional record, while ex-UFC champion Ngannou was making his boxing debut. Fury, 35, did not …

1 year, 4 months ago

Eddie Hearn makes bold Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction after Francis Ngannou win

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Eddie Hearn claims Francis Ngannou beat Tyson Fury 'by two rounds' and says heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk is DEAD after lacklustre display... as he boasts Anthony Joshua would easily knock

Daily Mail

Eddie Hearn believes Francis Ngannou beat Tyson Fury 'by two rounds' and confidently predicted Anthony Joshua would now defeat the Gypsy King 'inside six rounds'. Francis Ngannou has never boxed before and fair play to him, I didn't think he was overly impressive, but Tyson Fury looked like he'd never laced up a pair of gloves before,' Hearn told Matchroom's …

1 year, 5 months ago

Tyson Fury wins split decision against MMA fighter Ngannou

The Hindu

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision. Fury appeared to gain control late in the fifth round and carried it over into the sixth, but Ngannou showed in the seventh …

1 year, 5 months ago

World champion Tyson Fury knocked down but beats UFC fighter Francis Ngannou on split decision in Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times

WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury beat former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou on a split decision in a non-title fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday that almost delivered one of boxing's biggest upsets. Tyson Fury, of England, the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion, facing, hugs former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, of Cameroon, at their boxing match Fury, unbeaten holder …

1 year, 5 months ago

Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s appearance against an MMA fighter making his boxing debut figured to be another show to go along with his other ventures. Ngannou not only shockingly took Fury the 10-round distance, he came within one judge’s scoreboard of pulling off the upset early Sunday morning. the kingdom of Saudi Arabia the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Tyson Fury: Francis Ngannou fight is like ‘table-tennis champion’ playing Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Tyson Fury makes bold prediction for boxing bout with ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Fury vs Ngannou is simple, genius and lunacy all at once

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Tyson Fury continues treading offbeat career path with fight against former UFC star Francis Ngannou

Associated Press

Being the best heavyweight boxer in the world isn’t enough for Tyson Fury. For Fury, the chance to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion this century can wait, even if that’s a source of frustration for the boxing world and plenty outside it. Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, is calling the occasion a “game-changer.” Others might call it a money-grab holding …

1 year, 5 months ago

Eddie Hearn predicts Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prize money

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: TNT Sport pay-per-view price revealed

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

Francis Ngannou coach explains ‘creative’ ways MMA star can beat Tyson Fury

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Eddie Hearn outlines ‘deluded’ plan for Anthony Joshua

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Fans tear apart Tyson Fury over claim that Francis Ngannou poses tougher test than Usyk

The Independent

1 year, 6 months ago

Tyson Fury claims he would beat Francis Ngannou in MMA fight

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Mike Tyson to train Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury clash

The Independent

1 year, 8 months ago

Eddie Hearn claims Tyson Fury ‘only cares about money’ as Francis Ngannou fight approaches

The Independent

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pereira to defend light heavyweight belt against Ankalaev with grander visions beyond UFC 313

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