Joe Rogan has seen numerous careers unfold within combat sports; Francis Ngannou stands out notably among them all as an exceptional journey. Affectionately known as ‘The Predator”, Ngannou went from working sand mines in Cameroon to winning UFC heavyweight championship. Beyond his incredible knockout capabilities and revolutionary move of leaving UFC to chart his own course makes Ngannou one of the most beloved figures of fighting industry today; setting his sights on boxing by 2025 makes Rogan believe Ngannou is forging ahead a unique path that few ever follow before him!
Rogan highlights Ngannou as an anomaly within UFC; most fighters aspire to achieve and sustain membership within it, yet Rogan views him as an outlier; this suggests membership equals becoming world-class, yet Ngannou broke this mold by seeking and successfully securing his release to pursue boxing, with more lucrative earnings anticipated as a result of doing so.
Rogan expressed admiration for Ngannou’s ability to command significant paychecks outside the UFC’s domain, contrasting him with others who are heavily reliant on Dana White’s promotional efforts. This independence has allowed Ngannou to remain a focal point in combat sports discussions, even without the UFC’s backing.
Francis Ngannou Eyes a Challenge Against Deontay Wilder
Ngannou has proved himself worthy in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition; now turning his sights towards boxing, Deontay Wilder is poised to test him again as an intimidating heavyweight contender in boxing’s heavyweight division. Ngannou hopes Wilder’s recent setbacks won’t dampen Ngannou’s enthusiasm; his knockout power makes for formidable competition; even former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier expressed alarm about Wilder’s unpredictable fighting style as being potentially lethal against Ngannou’s strength while Cormier highlighted Wilder as being formidable opponent due to their unorthodox striking techniques as well as extraordinary power; Cormier stressed the formidable nature of Wilder’s opponents as formidable foe.
Ngannou recognizes Wilder’s distinctive challenge to him as more than mere competition; for him it represents an opportunity to establish dominance as the hardest hitter within combat sports. There has been great anticipation surrounding this matchup from fans and analysts alike who speculate over its outcome.