Profile, Religion, and Photos of Francis Ngannou, a Mixed Martial Artist who Moved to the Boxing World and Successfully Ranked 10th in WBC

Kapanlagi.com - Francis Ngannou is a mixed martial artist who was born on September 5, 1986, in Batie, Cameroon. He is the reigning heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is known for his nickname "The Predator" because he has the hardest punch in the world.

In the UFC, he has won many fights that have brought him to become the world heavyweight champion of the UFC. Currently, he is no longer under contract with the UFC and has chosen to become a boxer, which has placed him in 10th place in the World Boxing Council (WBC).

Here is the profile of Francis Ngannou summarized on Wednesday (31/01/2024)

1. Profile of Francis Ngannou

Portrait of Francis Ngannou (Source: Instagram/francisngannou)

Full Name: Francis Ngannou

Date of Birth: September 5, 1986

Profession: mixed martial artist, boxer

Religion: Christian

Instagram Name: @francisngannou

2. The Story of Francis Ngannou

Portrait of Francis Ngannou (Source: Instagram/francisngannou)

Francis Ngannou has experienced a difficult life since childhood. His father had a bad reputation for being involved in street fights. Francis Ngannou's family often faced mockery because of this. Eventually, Francis Ngannou decided to delve into the world of mixed martial arts. He believed it was a positive way to channel his energy and utilize his strength in the world of sports.

3. Francis Ngannou's Career

Portrait of Francis Ngannou (Source: Instagram/francisngannou)

Francis Ngannou regularly practices martial arts with his colleagues. Finally, in 2013, he joined Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), fighting in regional and French promotions that made his name famous. After that, Francis Ngannou signed a contract with the UFC and made his debut against Luis Henriqe in December 2015.

4. Having the Nickname "The Predator"

Portrait of Francis Ngannou (Source: Instagram/francisngannou)

In the 14 fights that Francis Ngannou has gone through, he has only suffered two defeats. In UFC 260 2021, he was given the opportunity to challenge Stipe Miocic, the heavyweight champion. Francis Ngannou became the champion by knocking out Stipe Miocic in the second round, earning him the UFC heavyweight world title.

5. Francis Ngannou Moves to Boxing

Portrait of Francis Ngannou (Source: Instagram/francisngannou)

In January 2023, Francis Ngannou was released by the UFC and stripped of his heavyweight champion title. It is known that this happened because the UFC did not approve the contract requested by Francis Ngannou before moving to boxing. In the world of boxing, Francis Ngannou immediately fought against Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight world champion. Although he lost, Francis Ngannou's success in knocking Tyson Fury down to the canvas was able to place him in the 10th position in the WBC rankings and gave Francis Ngannou the opportunity to compete for the WBC heavyweight champion title.

6. What Weight Class is Francis Ngannou?

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (left) successfully knocked down the WBC heavyweight boxing world champion, Tyson Fury (right), in a cross-sport combat event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday (28/10/2023) local time.

7. Who is the current UFC boss?

Regarding this issue, UFC boss, Dana White, ensures that the fighter nicknamed The Notorious will return to the octagon next year.

8. Who did Francis Ngannou lose to?

Tyson Fury lost to Francis Ngannou, it's like Manchester United being beaten by Liverpool 0-7.

9. How much is the UFC boss worth?

UFC boss, Dana White, has a net worth of $500 million.

10. Who is the strongest person in the UFC?

Francis Ngannou. The first position in the list of UFC fighters with the most powerful punches is occupied by Francis Ngannou.

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