PFL founder Donn Davis seems to be in high hopes that one of the hottest commodities in combat sports, Francis Ngannou, will return to the PFL at some point.
Davis has high praise for Ngannou and it shows with his comparison to the double-sport icon Bo Jackson.
“I’m 100 percent confident that Francis fights MMA for PFL – not just once, but several times.” Donn Davis said while speaking to The Independent during an interview. “And I’m confident that Francis will be our long-term business partner. I believe that he will ultimately prove himself to be the greatest athlete in combat sports – the Bo Jackson, if you will, of combat sports. I think Francis has an appetite to be a champion in boxing and to remain a champion in MMA. That’s so audacious that only someone of Francis’s character can set that goal, so I think you will see him continue to do both and continue to be successful at both.”
Donn Davis went on to discuss what could potentially happen between the winner of Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreria and if Francis Ngannou would be next in line for a title shot. Ryan Bader vs. Renan Ferreria is headlining the massive PFL vs. Bellator card set for February 24th in Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou vs. Winner of Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreria?
“I believe the winner of ‘La Problema’ and Bader will interest Francis Ngannou. I think whoever comes out of this [victorious] has proven themselves to truly be the No 1 contender in heavyweight MMA – not just in our organization. Bader ruled the roost in Bellator for five years; La Problema is the toughest, most athletic opponent in the world. I don’t know who’s gonna win that, but I think whoever wins that can lay claim to challenge Francis – and I’m interested to see if Francis accepts that.”
Quotes via BJPenn.com
Francis Ngannou, who came from nothing, is in a unique position within the boxing and mixed martial arts world. Everything that comes his way is a big deal at this point in his career. It seems that going forward Ngannou will be in money fights for the rest of his career in combat sports.
Who knows if Francis wants the Bellator or PFL throne at this stage in his career? He could cement his legacy as one of the heavyweight greats if he continues to add titles to his collection.
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