cover of episode JRE MMA Show #160 with Francis Ngannou

JRE MMA Show #160 with Francis Ngannou

2024/7/23
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Francis Ngannou discusses his transition from MMA to boxing, including the challenges he faced stepping into the ring for the first time against Tyson Fury. He details the differences between the two sports, his training regimen, and his mindset going into the fight.
  • Ngannou felt the boxing ring was a completely different environment compared to the MMA cage.
  • He was concerned about his endurance in a 10-round boxing match.
  • Ngannou viewed securing the fight with Fury as a win in itself, given the widespread belief that it wouldn't happen.
  • He employed a southpaw stance as a strategy to make Fury think.

Shownotes Transcript

Francis Ngannou is a professional mixed martial artist and boxer signed to the Professional Fighters League.

www.francisngannou.com)

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