Francis Ngannou Announces Next Career Move, Targets Blockbuster Fight With Knockout Artist

Okay, let’s tackle this user’s request. They want me to shorten the provided content to around 650 words and add some pictures. The original article is about Francis Ngannou wanting to fight Deontay Wilder in a boxing match.

First, I need to condense the information. The original has multiple paragraphs and bullet points. I’ll start by summarizing the key points: Ngannou’s transition from UFC to boxing, his fights with Fury and Joshua, his recent MMA win, and his expressed desire to fight Wilder. The user also wants some pictures included, so I need to note where images were in the original content and either describe them or suggest placement.

Looking at the structure, the original article has three bullet points at the beginning highlighting the main points. Then it goes into details about Ngannou’s boxing career, his victories and losses, his quotes about wanting to fight Wilder, and some context about Wilder’s recent defeats.

I should trim redundant information, combine some paragraphs for brevity, and keep the most impactful quotes. For example, the details about the Fury and Joshua fights can be condensed. The part about Wilder’s back-to-back losses can be mentioned briefly.

Pictures: The original included images of Ngannou from his UFC days, his boxing matches, and Wilder. In the rewritten version, since we can’t actually embed images, maybe describe where images would go with captions or suggest potential image placements like [Image: Ngannou in UFC] to indicate where to insert them. However, the user might just want the text to be image-ready, mentioning the images within the text.

Check word count. The original is quite lengthy, so cutting it down to 650 words requires removing fluff, repetitive statements, and less relevant details. For instance, the technical details about the website’s CSS and scripts can be omitted entirely as they’re not part of the article content. Also, the sharing and comment sections at the end can be removed since they’re part of the site’s interface, not the article’s main content.

Need to ensure that the core message is preserved: Ngannou’s desire to fight Wilder next in boxing, the potential knockout excitement, their backgrounds, and the commercial viability of the fight. Also, include key quotes from Ngannou about his motivations and the ego aspect of proving who hits harder.

Make sure the flow is logical: Introduction of Ngannou’s current focus, past boxing experiences, MMA activity, callout to Wilder, Wilder’s current status, and the significance of the potential fight.

Avoid any author details, timestamps, and website-specific elements like ads, scripts, etc. Focus purely on the article content.

Check for any hyperlinks in the original text; those should be removed since the rewritten content shouldn’t include active links. Instead, mention the sources textually if necessary, like "according to Sportsbook Review."

Ensure that the final output is concise, around 650 words, maintains all critical information, and incorporates image placeholders as instructed. Also, verify that the tone remains professional yet engaging, suitable for a sports news article.
Francis Ngannou Targets Deontay Wilder in Explosive Boxing Clash

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is eyeing a high-stakes boxing showdown with Deontay Wilder, aiming to settle the debate over who possesses the hardest punch in combat sports. Ngannou, who transitioned to boxing after dominating MMA, has already faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in lucrative spectacles and now seeks another blockbuster bout.

[Image: Ngannou standing triumphantly in the UFC octagon | Caption: Ngannou rose to superstardom as UFC heavyweight champion.]

From UFC to Boxing
Ngannou left the UFC in 2023, pivoting to boxing where he stunned fans by narrowly losing a controversial decision to Fury in 2023 and suffering a brutal KO against Joshua in March 2024. Despite the mixed results, both fights showcased his adaptability and earned him massive paydays.

The Cameroonian briefly returned to MMA in February 2025, crushing PFL champion Renan Ferreira to remind the world of his cage dominance. However, his focus remains on conquering boxing. “I will do boxing next,” Ngannou declared.

[Image: Ngannou trading punches with Anthony Joshua | *Caption: Ngannou’s boxing debut