When Francis Ngannou Opened First Full MMA Gym in Cameroon
When Francis Ngannou Opened First Full MMA Gym in Cameroon
In a significant personal achievement, Francis Ngannou took a bold step at the beginning of 2019. In collaboration with the Francis Ngannou Foundation, Ngannou unveiled what he proudly declared as the “first full MMA and combat sport gym” in his native Cameroon.
This development marks a meaningful chapter in Ngannou’s life story. Having grown up in Cameroon, he later moved to France and eventually ascended to become a top-tier heavyweight fighter in the UFC. His journey has been well-documented during his rise to stardom in the organization.
The gym, located in Batié, represents Ngannou’s commitment to providing opportunities for aspiring fighters in his homeland. He took to social media, particularly Instagram, to share images of the newly inaugurated facility.
Francis Ngannou’s determination to open a state-of-the-art MMA and combat sport gym in Cameroon, where his own journey began, underscores his commitment to the sport and his roots.
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Tyson Fury has been told Mike Tyson is doing a great job of sharpening Francis Ngannou’s skills ahead of their crossover fight.
Heavyweight champion Fury is in the final stages of preparing for his fight against Ngannou, which takes place next weekend in Saudi Arabia. Fury’s WBC belt won’t be on the line in the fight because Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, is making his boxing debut on the night and is therefore not ranked by the organisation.
‘Iron Mike’ is training Ngannou for the fight alongside his MMA coaches Eric Nicksick and Dewey Cooper. Fury’s promoter Bob Arum tweeted about the boxing legend’s coaching role: “Mike Tyson is doing a great job training and advising Francis Ngannou. I’ve cautioned Tyson Fury to be very careful, particularly of Ngannou’s incredible right hand.”
Fury has already signed a deal to face fellow heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed title clash that could take place as soon as December 23. ‘The Gypsy King’ will first have to get past Ngannou before thinking about his pencilled-in fight with Usyk, which is more likely to take place in the first quarter of next year.
Tyson was recently called out for a fight by Fury’s dad John but the boxing legend has ruled out any chance of a ring return. ‘Iron Mike’ admitted that Ngannou will have to knock Fury out cold to win their fight as he praised the resilience of the heavyweight champion who was named after him.
“I am helping Ngannou. I am learning what he is able to do. He’s able to do so much more than I anticipated. He has what it takes to knockout anything or anybody standing in his way. Once he lands a punch on Tyson Fury’s jaw he is going to knock him out too. Nobody can survive that.’ He’s making some money for his family,” Tyson told Mail Online.
“Let me do what I need to do and then when it’s time to box I will box. Boxing people need to keep out of my personal business. Fury’s not the all-time great but he’s one of the all-time greats. He’s really high up. He can do greatness right now. He’s always going to bring a good night of boxing, fight hard. You’ve got to try and hit him with a shot to knock him cold out because he always gets back up and fights hard.”
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