Champion Francis Ngannou holds the championship belt in the press room after defeating fellow Frenchman Cyril Gane on January 22, 2022. Photo: AFP
Champion Francis Ngannou holds the championship belt in the press room after defeating fellow Frenchman Cyril Gane on January 22, 2022. Photo: AFP
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The Takedown by Tom Taylor

Why Francis Ngannou should consider ONE Championship after cutting ties with UFC

  • Ngannou is no longer the UFC heavyweight champion, having officially parted ways with the promotion after a prolonged contract dispute
  • Cameroonian-Frenchman will most likely end up in the boxing ring, but should consider ONE as he plots his next move

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Updated: 5:00pm, 16 Jan, 2023

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Champion Francis Ngannou holds the championship belt in the press room after defeating fellow Frenchman Cyril Gane on January 22, 2022. Photo: AFP
Champion Francis Ngannou holds the championship belt in the press room after defeating fellow Frenchman Cyril Gane on January 22, 2022. Photo: AFP
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