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Francis Ngannou Linked With Two-Fight UFC And Boxing Deal, Anthony Joshua Discussed As Potential Opponent

Francis Ngannou Linked With Two-Fight UFC And Boxing Deal, Anthony Joshua Discussed As Potential Opponent

Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua? Watch this space.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has teased a monstrous fight between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua.

The Matchroom boss even suggested a blockbuster two-fight UFC and boxing deal between Ngannou and Dillian Whyte.

Ngannou, who became UFC heavyweight champion last month, hinted at transitioning to boxing to face Joshua or Tyson Fury.

Hearn has caught wind of his comments and appeared to be on board as he talked up Ngannou vs. either Joshua or Whyte.

"AJ wants to be the best, but he also wants to do different things once he meets his goals," he said, before throwing out another cross-over bout in Katie Taylor vs. 'Cyborg' or Amanda Nunes.

He added: "So a fight with Francis Ngannou isn't impossible. Just like Katie Taylor vs Cyborg or Nunes, potentially."

Image: PA
Image: PA
Image: PA
Image: PA
Image: PA
Image: PA

However, it seems like Hearn is angling for Ngannou vs. Whyte in a two-fight series which would see one fight in the famed Octagon and another in a boxing ring.

The 41-year-old continued: "I love Francis Ngannou. We almost had a presser with Dillian Whyte and him, but the UFC shut that down after we taped it.

"We do have the footage, though. I would love to see a double matchup with Ngannou and Dillian Whyte.

"One in the cage and one out of it. Ditto for Taylor and Nunes."

Image: Dana White
Image: Dana White

Could Hearn and UFC president Dana White team up in the future to make some massive, massive fights? Watch this space.

Featured Image Credit: UFC/PA

Topics: Boxing News, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Eddie Hearn, Fight News, Francis Ngannou, Dana White

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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