Francis Ngannou's Boxing Setback: Kamaru Usman Advises Patience
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Francis Ngannou made a bold move. He stepped into the boxing ring last Friday in Saudi Arabia. It was his second pro boxing fight. Transitioning from MMA to boxing was a big shift. But, Joshua's skill was too much. He knocked out Ngannou. Ngannou's versatility is shown by his seamless move from one combat sport to another. We await his next move. Kamaru Usman is a former UFC heavyweight champion. He advises Ngannou to take his time.
Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou
The Ngannou versus Joshua bout was highly anticipated. Fans were eager to see Ngannou in the boxing ring after his impressive debut against Tyson Fury. Yet, Joshua's second-round knockout victory dashed those hopes. We look forward to Ngannou's next move. The chance of more big boxing fights or a return to MMA with PFL adds to the intrigue. Usman spoke on his and Henry Cejudo's podcast. He advises Ngannou to take his time before returning.
Kamaru Usman On Ngannou's Situation
Usman, a seasoned professional, shares his perspective on Ngannou's situation. "When he feels ready, we'll have a conversation," Usman said. "My advice for him would be to take his time. As professionals, we understand the urge to bounce back immediately after a loss. But, waiting for the right moment is crucial. Ngannou, like us, knows his clock, time, and capabilities. He will make the right decision."
Usman Preaches Patience
When a fighter loses, he usually wants to make a quick turnaround to try and correct the loss. Yet, Usman preached patience.
"So, take your time. You don't need to rush back. As competitors, as professionals, we want it back ASAP," Usman explained. We want to get that back in our blood as soon as possible. We lose, and we don't like to wallow in that feeling of a loss. We don't like to be defeated, so we want to get it back right away and get back in the win column."
Quotes via MMA News
Ngannou is a great fighter; seeing what he does next will be interesting.
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