Renan Ferreira has a message for Francis Ngannou regarding his comeback to mixed martial arts. Ferreira thinks Ngannou might struggle if he isn’t fully dedicated and focused on MMA, especially with his focus split between MMA and potentially returning to boxing.
After an impressive boxing debut against Tyson Fury, Ngannou suffered a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. Meanwhile, Ferreira, who defeated Ryan Bader in just 21 seconds earlier this year, is set to face Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 19.
During a recent PFL press conference, Ferreira shared his confidence in his ability to take on Ngannou, describing the upcoming bout as a significant challenge for the former UFC heavyweight champion. He highlighted Ngannou’s prolonged absence from MMA and the distinctions between MMA and boxing.
Ferreira recognized Ngannou as a tough adversary but stressed the importance of being completely focused and ready for the fight. With top heavyweights like Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in the division, Ferreira views his showdown with Ngannou as a pivotal moment to determine the world’s best heavyweight fighter.
Ferreira is ready for the task and believes that the encounter with Ngannou will feature two excellent heavyweights with similar aggressive styles, both seeking a knockout victory.
