“Doesn’t get the credit he deserves…” Francis Ngannou makes unpopular pick for upcoming heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 295

Former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou shares his prediction for the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight.

“Doesn’t get the credit he deserves…” Francis Ngannou makes unpopular pick for upcoming heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 295

Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic (via Eurosport, MMA Fighting)

Francis Ngannou, the UFC heavyweight champion, and Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight boxing champion, are set for their crossover bout. Both fighters had expressed their interest in the fight for a long time, and it had generated significant media attention and interest from fans. Subsequently, the fight was secured after Ngannou left the UFC and signed with the PFL for his professional boxing debut.

Francis Ngannou has had no prior experience in boxing and is currently being trained by former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. However, people have anticipated that Ngannou does not stand a chance against Fury because of his undefeated record. In a recent interview with SHAK MMA, while talking about his upcoming fight, Ngannou predicted that Stipe Miocic would beat Jon Jones at UFC 295 in November. Subsequently, Ngannou stated: 

If I had to pick a winner, it would have to be Stipe. Stylistically, I fought Stipe twice, and I think Stipe doesn't have the credit he deserves. Obviously, I won the second time; still, I know that I could have lost that time.
Francis Ngannou on SHAK MMA

Speaking from personal experience, Ngannou acknowledges that Miocic is a force to be reckoned with. Furthermore, Ngannou stated that Miocic hindered his UFC championship dreams after their five-round fight back in 2018 which Ngannou lost. Subsequently, Ngannou was able to win the rematch, but he still acknowledges Miocic as a great fighter.

Ngannou stated that Miocic has proven himself several times in the heavyweight division with several opponents in his career. Furthermore, Ngannou mentioned how Jon Jones is not used to the heavyweight division since he is from the lightweight division.

Francis Ngannou opens up about his father

In an interview, Ngannou opened up about how his father Subsequently, Ngannou mentioned how his reputation as a street fighter shaped him as a young man and how it motivated him to be ambitious and resilient.

Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou (image credit- Marca)

In addition, The Predator’ revealed that his father was a master at karate. Subsequently, Ngannou shared a childhood story about seeing his father in action in a street fight. Apparently, a fight broke out in the streets, and his father tried to settle it. However, things soon escalated after a person pulled out a knife, but Ngannou’s father swiftly dealt with him.

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Furthermore, Ngannou stated that his father greatly influenced his love for fighting and combat sports. Subsequently, his father also impacted his decision to pursue a career in fighting later.

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