Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has been offered a chance to redeem himself in the boxing ring. After suffering back-to-back defeats when he crossed over to the squared circle for fights with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou is now being courted by another heavyweight boxing legend, Deontay Wilder.

A Clash of Titans: Ngannou and Wilder Eyeing Heavyweight Showdown

Ngannou's Foray into Boxing

Francis Ngannou's transition from MMA to boxing has been a rollercoaster ride. The Cameroonian knockout artist gave an excellent account of himself against 'The Gypsy King' Tyson Fury, even dropping the British champion in a split decision defeat. However, Ngannou's second outing in the boxing ring ended in a brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua.Despite these setbacks, Ngannou has proven his ability to adapt and excel in different combat sports. His recent return to MMA saw him quickly stop PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira, re-establishing himself as the best big man in the sport. Now, with a lack of viable opponents in the PFL, Ngannou is once again being drawn to the allure of the boxing ring.

Deontay Wilder Calls Out Ngannou

Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has opened the door for a potential crossover fight with Ngannou. 'The Bronze Bomber' is coming off back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, but he remains one of the biggest names in boxing's stacked heavyweight division.In a recent interview, Wilder expressed his respect for Ngannou and his desire to make the fight happen. "Even since I've been off, there's been a lot of offers coming in, [from] a lot of different countries. Even with Francis," Wilder said. "What's up, brother? I hope everything is going good for you, man. I'm sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what it's like to lose a child, man. I never hope to even feel that feeling of it. I hope life is going beautifully for you, bro."Wilder dismissed the notion that a fight with Ngannou would be a mismatch, stating, "Any fight is competitive. You've got a man who's got two hands, two feet, and got a heart, that will to win. You've got competition, you've got a fight on your hands."

Ngannou Open to Wilder Showdown

A clash between Ngannou and Wilder has been a topic of discussion for years, and fans are excited about the prospect of two of the biggest hitters in combat sports history coming together. The debate has centered around the ruleset they should fight under, with Wilder previously contemplating a move to MMA for some form of mixed-rules bout with Ngannou.However, the landscape has shifted, and a boxing match now seems the most likely scenario. Ngannou has expressed his interest in the fight, stating, "Wilder is a very good name that I'd be interested in, especially in pure boxing. That's where we both stand a chance."With both fighters now on board, the stage is set for negotiations to begin for this potential mega-fight. The clash of two heavyweight titans would undoubtedly captivate the combat sports world and provide a unique opportunity for Ngannou to redeem himself in the boxing ring.