Francis Ngannou is heading BACK TO MMA, next fight confirmed

Francis Ngannou has made the crossover from MMA to boxing, and he is about to make a return to the sport that made him a worldwide superstar.

The former UFC superstar made a massive impression on his professional boxing debut last October when he took WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury right to the brink. He had ‘The Gypsy King’ on the floor before dropping a disputed split decision.

Next up of course Ngannou is about to meet another heavyweight boxing superstar – two-time world champion Anthony Joshua on Friday March 8 (live on DAZN). After that though a return to MMA beckons – with this next fight now confirmed.

Ngannou MMA fight confirmed

‘The Predator will make his debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) against the winner of the upcoming heavyweight superfight between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader. They will meet on Saturday night (February 24) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“The PFL is excited to announce Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA in the PFL PPV Division will be against the winner of the PFL Champion vs Bellator Champion Heavyweight Superfight between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader,” said Peter Murray, PFL CEO.” Francis is a true combat sports icon with a global fan base and appeal. We, along with the rest of the MMA world, will be watching to see who his first opponent will be, Ferreira or Bader.” Ngannou will also be in attendance at the historic event in Riyadh.

Currently, Ngannou is preparing for his second professional boxing bout, wherein he will take on former two-time unified world heavyweight champion and world number two-ranked heavyweight Anthony Joshua on March 8th live on DAZN.