Daniel Cormier isn't confident in the idea of Francis Ngannou taking on another former champion in boxing. Ngannou's boxing debut surprised many when he lost a controversial decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023.

When Ngannou returned to MMA this past October after nearly three years away, he wasted little time reaffirming his place as one of the best heavyweights in the world, smashing through Renan Ferreira for a first-round knockout in his PFL debut. Immediately, the question became: What's next?

After losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring, Ngannou remains in pursuit of earning his first professional win and making the case for high-profile bouts. In the meantime, a clash with Wilder is a strong possibility, as the matchup has been tossed around in MMA and boxing circles in recent years.

I’m passionate to fight Deontay Wilder—there’s an 80% chance that one of us goes to sleep,” Ngannou stated in a recent interview with Sportsbook Review. Ngannou, who ma

Following high-profile losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou is determined to reset and explore new opportunities in the sport.