UFC CEO, Dana White has once more echoed prior claims that former undisputed heavyweight champion and promotional alum, Francis Ngannou turned down the possibility to struggle present divison titleholder, Jon Jones throughout their time with the group – regardless of their obvious finest efforts.
Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight gold holder, made his second outing in skilled boxing earlier this 12 months in Saudi Arabia – suffering a stunning second round KO loss to former two-time world champion, Anthony Joshua.
Making knowledgeable boxing debut final 12 months in Riyadh, former UFC star, Ngannou compelled former WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury the gap in his boxing debut, dropping a controversial cut up choice loss.
Departing the White-led group in January of final 12 months amid a contract dispute, Batié native, Ngannou has since signed to struggle with the PFL (Skilled Fighters League) – and has been tipped to make his debut in a conflict towards Brazilian contender, Renan Ferreira.
Dana White talks failed Francis Ngannou – Jon Jones struggle
Sharing his newest ideas on Ngannou’s failed struggle with Rochester native, Jones – amid continued hyperlinks to an eventual showdown, UFC boss, White claimed the Cameroon knockout star merely had no real interest in combating the previous pound-for-pound primary.
“We [the UFC] did all the pieces we in our energy to try to make that Jon Jones struggle [with Francis Ngannou],” Dana White mentioned throughout an interview with Shannon Sharpe. “And it’s what it’s.”
“Not solely is Jon Jones not afraid of Francis, Jon Jones is the baddest fighter to ever reside, in any fight sport,” White continued. “In case you take a look at – Jon Jones is undefeated within the UFC – he’s obtained one loss on his document. He misplaced to Steve Mazzagatti. Have you learnt who that’s? He’s the worst referee to ever f*cking ref any struggle. [Jones] by no means misplaced, and he went by way of assassin’s row.”
Do you assume Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones would ever struggle sooner or later?
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