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What should Francis Ngannou do next? By Jonny Bray Francis Ngannou has the world at his feet at the start of 2022. The MMA fighter and reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion is known as the hardest recorded puncher in the world, he's beginning to enter the sporting mainstream, and he's just beaten Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. The victory was via a unanimous decision, and now Ngannou has a professional record of 17 wins and three losses. But his next step is far from clear. Many will want to see the UFC Heavyweight title defended again as soon as possible, but Ngannou has plenty of options as to who his next opponent will be. He could even leave the octagon to set up some big-money exhibition bouts against WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who is reportedly open to fighting Ngannou in what would be an incredible clash between MMA and boxing. In recent weeks, Jake Paul has also thrown his hat in the ring, but would he really step into the octagon or a boxing ring against one of the most ...

Are Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce ready for world title fights? By Jonny Bray  Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce are two of the most exciting young talents in British boxing but have taken different routes to the top. Dubois opted to turn professional rather than go to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, while Joyce won silver at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Despite navigating different pathways, neither fighter will look back on their decisions with any regret. Frank Warren has said that a heavyweight title opportunity is on the cards for both the young talents but that a rematch between the two is being placed on hold for now. The two fighters were undefeated when they met in London in November 2020, and it was Dubois who suffered his first defeat in controversial circumstances. He outrageously received criticism after dropping to a knee after realising the extent of the damage to his eye and nose. Regardless, there is a real buzz around both fighters heading into 2022, but are they ready for ...

Should Tyson Fury fight Francis Ngannou? by Jack Lacey-Hatton The start of a New Year always has boxing fans trying to predict which fights will define the sport over the next twelve months and 2022 is no different. But who could Britain’s sole World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury step into the ring with? WBA, IBF and WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk and the man he beat last year, Anthony Joshua, look tricky deals to broker from the outside. The Deontay Wilder story has been written, so where else can Fury look for a showdown this year. One potential option, that has sparked a lot of talk this week, is a dream cross-sport clash with MMA fighter Francis Ngannou. Ngannou is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion and an in-ring clash between the two would generate eye-watering revenue. But would he be the right opponent for the Gypsy King at this stage in his career?   Yes While boxing purists will always be wary of the sport’s stars facing off against mixed martial artists, a meeting between...