Israel Adesanya Backs Ngannou To Shock The World Against Wilder

Israel Adesanya Backs Ngannou To Shock The World Against Wilder

Two-time UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, remains focused on his upcoming fight against Nassourdine Imavov while also sharing his thoughts on Francis Ngannou’s potential boxing match against Deontay Wilder…READ MORE…

Speculation has been growing since November about a possible heavyweight clash between Ngannou, the reigning PFL heavyweight champion, and Wilder, who is set to return to the ring in April against Curtis Harper. However, no official confirmation has been made.

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Speaking in an interview with Stake, Adesanya expressed confidence in Ngannou’s boxing abilities, emphasizing how impressive his transition from MMA to boxing has been in such a short period.

“Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder could definitely put on a great fight. People often underestimate Wilder, but he has one of the most devastating knockout records in heavyweight history. At the same time, Ngannou has made a name for himself in boxing with just two fights,” Adesanya stated.

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As Adesanya gears up for his return to the octagon against Imavov in Saudi Arabia next month, he also commented on Wilder’s recent personal struggles, which could affect his performance.

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“I truly believe Francis has a strong chance of winning. However, Wilder’s mental state will play a big role. In one of his recent interviews, he mentioned experimenting with things like Ayahuasca, so it’s uncertain where his mindset is at right now,” he added.

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Adesanya, 35, is looking to bounce back from his submission loss to Dricus du Plessis in August 2024. His upcoming fight against Imavov marks his first non-title bout since defeating Anderson Silva in 2019, making it a crucial opportunity for him to reclaim his position in the title race.

Set to headline the UFC’s first-ever event in Saudi Arabia in February 2025, Adesanya aims to add another victory to his record of 24 wins, including 16 knockouts.

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Looking ahead to the middleweight title fight between Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, Adesanya backed Du Plessis to come out on top.

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“I think Dricus has the advantage. He’s a phenomenal fighter and knows how to approach his battles. He already faced Strickland, and though it was close, he secured the win. This time, I expect an even clearer victory,” Adesanya predicted.
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