He's going up towards Anthony Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight world champion, in Saudi Arabia. In his first struggle final October, Ngannou did not win though he knocked down Tyson Fury. Now he is getting set for an additional large match and made an look on Sky Sports when Arsenal performed Sheffield United on Bramall Lane on Monday. 

Thierry Henry was there too, speaking concerning the recreation with fellow pundit Jamie Carragher and presenter Dave Jones. When Ngannou obtained to ship a message to Henry, he had a little bit of enjoyable. 

He stated: "Hey Titi, I hope you are doing well and I hope Anthony Joshua is not your friend. Because I'm going after him on Friday night. Salut, mon pote (Hi, buddy)."

Henry, presently in command of France's under-21 soccer group, was stunned by Ngannou's feedback throughout an interview. He confessed:"Hey, I was scared then. I mean they asked him a question about what he is going to do to Joshua and he says, 'I'm going to take his soul'. Who says that? He's a great guy though his story is outstanding. He has come a long way."

Ngannou, generally known as 'The Predator', began life robust in Cameroon earlier than changing into a combating sports activities hero. He was working in sand mines at simply 10 years previous and moved to France dreaming of higher issues. His lengthy journey to Europe took over a 12 months and included crossing the tough Sahara Desert and time spent in jail. Once he reached Paris, and whereas dwelling in a carpark, he started coaching on the MMA Factory with Fernand Lopez.

Entering the UFC scene after solely seven MMA matches, Ngannou confirmed early promise by successful most of them. His victories included triumphs over well-known combating names comparable to Alistair Overeem, Cain Velasquez, and Junior Dos Santos, propelling him in the direction of a world championship title. Within six years, he claimed the UFC heavyweight title from Stipe Miocic. Now aged 37, boxing is subsequent on his hit record.

Ngannou's showdown with Tyson Fury earned him well-deserved admiration. Recognised as certainly one of his period's biggest boxers, Fury was beforehand a WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion. Currently, he holds the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles.

'The Gypsy King' holds an undefeated document in his skilled profession, with 34 victories and a single draw with Deontay Wilder. He has conquered many top-notch heavyweight rivals comparable to Wilder, Derek Chisora, Dillian Whyte, Otto Wallin and Wladimir Klitschko. The undeniable fact that Ngannou floored Fury and solely misplaced their struggle through break up choice says every little thing about his boxing prowess.

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