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 battle 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 – struggling a surprising second spherical 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 determination loss.
Departing the White-led group in January of final 12 months amid a contract dispute, Batié native, Ngannou has since signed to battle with the PFL (Skilled Fighters League) – and has been tipped to make his debut in a conflict in opposition to Brazilian contender, Renan Ferreira.
Dana White talks failed Francis Ngannou – Jon Jones battle
Sharing his newest ideas on Ngannou’s failed battle 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 every little thing we in our energy to try to make that Jon Jones battle [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. “If you happen to have a look at – Jon Jones is undefeated within the UFC – he’s bought one loss on his file. He misplaced to Steve Mazzagatti. Have you learnt who that’s? He’s the worst referee to ever f*cking ref any battle. [Jones] by no means misplaced, and he went by way of assassin’s row.”
Do you assume Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones would ever battle sooner or later?
