Unfortunately for the former heavyweight champion, what the UFC were willing to offer him didn't afford him enough freedom. 'It doesn't matter how much [money] is in that contract, I am not free,' the Cameroonian told Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour show in January.Francis Ngannou said he asked for a lot of things from the UFC during a long contract negotiation period. But the former UFC heavyweight champion said he ultimately decided that what the UFC was offering didn't afford him enough freedom.Francis Ngannou has no plans to quit boxing despite Anthony Joshua humbling – 'I'm not done'
What is Francis Ngannou doing next : The Cameroonian is now expected to return to action in September or October, but is due to make his return in MMA. Ngannou signed an 'exclusive global MMA strategic partnership' with the Professional Fighters League last May, but has yet to make his debut in promotion.
How rich is Francis Ngannou
Having been a part of two of the biggest heavyweight boxing fights of the last 12 months, Ngannou's net worth is healthier than ever. Per Celebrity Net Worth, the star had been estimated to have assets of $15m prior to the Joshua fight.
Who did Francis Ngannou turn down : After beating Ciryl Gane in his final UFC bout, Ngannou then turned down another offer from the UFC which would have paid him “around” $8 million for a Jon Jones fight.
Francis Ngannou will be released from his contract and is no longer the UFC heavyweight champion after he turned down a contract that would have made him the highest-paid heavyweight fighter in UFC history, UFC President Dana White said in a press conference on Saturday. Why did Francis Ngannou get cut from the UFC Francis Ngannou's departure from the UFC came for a multitude of reasons. After defeating 'Bon Gamin' at UFC 270 in January 2022, Ngannou essentially became a free agent. He fought in that bout with a blown-out knee and was put on the shelf for over a year.
Where has Francis Ngannou gone
On 16 May 2023, it was announced that Ngannou had signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He will be competing in their pay-per-view "super fight" division, while still being free to compete in other sports such as boxing.Francis Ngannou Record: 17-3-0
W/L
Fighter
Round
loss
Francis Ngannou Derrick Lewis
3
loss
Francis Ngannou Stipe Miocic
5
win
Francis Ngannou Alistair Overeem
1
win
Francis Ngannou Andrei Arlovski
1
White explained: "Francis is a guy who has the world record for the most powerful punch. "His punches are equivalent to 96 horsepower. That's equal to getting hit by a Ford Escort going as fast as it can. "It's more powerful than a 12-pound sledgehammer from full force overhead. McGregor is the richest MMA fighter in the world – and for good reason. He made history as the first fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes – featherweight and lightweight – simultaneously.
How rich is Jon Jones : between $10 million and $15 million
Jon Jones' estimated net worth in 2024 is between $10 million and $15 million. His primary source of income has been his career as a professional mixed martial artist, with significant earnings from fight purses and pay-per-view revenue.
Why didn’t Jon Jones fight Ngannou : And, I know how the boxing world is, it's crazy, but Francis didn't want to [fight Jones]." Ngannou was stripped of the heavyweight title in January after his UFC contract expired, and the two sides were unable to agree to terms on a new deal.
How did Ngannou lose the title
UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has been stripped of his title and released from his contract after failing to accept a new contract offer. UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has been stripped of his title and released from his contract after failing to accept a new contract offer.Francis Ngannou has lost to Zoumana Cisse, Stipe Miocic, and Derrick Lewis in his professional mixed martial arts career. He lost his first fight in the second showdown of his professional career against Zoumana Cisse by unanimous decision at 100% Fight: Contenders 21 in 2013.
Who has Derrick Lewis lost to : Derrick Lewis Record: 28-12-0 (1 NC)
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Unfortunately for the former heavyweight champion, what the UFC were willing to offer him didn't afford him enough freedom. 'It doesn't matter how much [money] is in that contract, I am not free,' the Cameroonian told Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour show in January.Francis Ngannou said he asked for a lot of things from the UFC during a long contract negotiation period. But the former UFC heavyweight champion said he ultimately decided that what the UFC was offering didn't afford him enough freedom.Francis Ngannou has no plans to quit boxing despite Anthony Joshua humbling – 'I'm not done'
What is Francis Ngannou doing next : The Cameroonian is now expected to return to action in September or October, but is due to make his return in MMA. Ngannou signed an 'exclusive global MMA strategic partnership' with the Professional Fighters League last May, but has yet to make his debut in promotion.
How rich is Francis Ngannou
Having been a part of two of the biggest heavyweight boxing fights of the last 12 months, Ngannou's net worth is healthier than ever. Per Celebrity Net Worth, the star had been estimated to have assets of $15m prior to the Joshua fight.
Who did Francis Ngannou turn down : After beating Ciryl Gane in his final UFC bout, Ngannou then turned down another offer from the UFC which would have paid him “around” $8 million for a Jon Jones fight.
Francis Ngannou will be released from his contract and is no longer the UFC heavyweight champion after he turned down a contract that would have made him the highest-paid heavyweight fighter in UFC history, UFC President Dana White said in a press conference on Saturday.
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Why did Francis Ngannou get cut from the UFC Francis Ngannou's departure from the UFC came for a multitude of reasons. After defeating 'Bon Gamin' at UFC 270 in January 2022, Ngannou essentially became a free agent. He fought in that bout with a blown-out knee and was put on the shelf for over a year.
Where has Francis Ngannou gone
On 16 May 2023, it was announced that Ngannou had signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He will be competing in their pay-per-view "super fight" division, while still being free to compete in other sports such as boxing.Francis Ngannou Record: 17-3-0
White explained: "Francis is a guy who has the world record for the most powerful punch. "His punches are equivalent to 96 horsepower. That's equal to getting hit by a Ford Escort going as fast as it can. "It's more powerful than a 12-pound sledgehammer from full force overhead.
McGregor is the richest MMA fighter in the world – and for good reason. He made history as the first fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes – featherweight and lightweight – simultaneously.
How rich is Jon Jones : between $10 million and $15 million
Jon Jones' estimated net worth in 2024 is between $10 million and $15 million. His primary source of income has been his career as a professional mixed martial artist, with significant earnings from fight purses and pay-per-view revenue.
Why didn’t Jon Jones fight Ngannou : And, I know how the boxing world is, it's crazy, but Francis didn't want to [fight Jones]." Ngannou was stripped of the heavyweight title in January after his UFC contract expired, and the two sides were unable to agree to terms on a new deal.
How did Ngannou lose the title
UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has been stripped of his title and released from his contract after failing to accept a new contract offer.
UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has been stripped of his title and released from his contract after failing to accept a new contract offer.Francis Ngannou has lost to Zoumana Cisse, Stipe Miocic, and Derrick Lewis in his professional mixed martial arts career. He lost his first fight in the second showdown of his professional career against Zoumana Cisse by unanimous decision at 100% Fight: Contenders 21 in 2013.
Who has Derrick Lewis lost to : Derrick Lewis Record: 28-12-0 (1 NC)