Francis Ngannou has been one of the most impressive fighters to come out of the UFC, proving not only how dangerous he is in the cage but also inside the boxing ring. He showed he could trade punches with anyone when he nearly beat Tyson Fury. Fight fans have been buzzing about a potential matchup with Deontay Wilder for years, and it looks like the Bronze Bomber is finally ready to pull the trigger on what could be an absolute slugfest.

Both men are coming off tough losses. Wilder has been dropped four times in his last six fights since 2020, while Ngannou’s brutal knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua slowed the momentum he built after his incredible showing against Fury. Still, when knockout artists like these suffer setbacks, they’re often hungrier than ever to prove they’ve still got it.

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