Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has revealed former welterweight titleholder, Kamaru Usman lent him $200,000 forward of his remaining Octagon stroll two years in the past – claiming he was “broke” heading into the ultimate bout on his contract with the Dana White-led promotion.
Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion, at the moment signed to the PFL (Skilled Fighters League), is slated to make his return to fight sports activities this weekend in Saudi Arabia, making his sophomore outing within the boxing ring.
Taking former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, Batié native, Joshua most not too long ago went the space towards unbeaten WBC champion, Tyson Fury final August, scoring a knockdown on the British fighter in a controversial cut up choice loss.
And sharing particulars on his remaining contracted combat with the UFC two years in the past forward of his return to Riyadh to tackle Joshua, ex-heavyweight titleholder, Ngannou revealed he earned simply $600,000 for his combat with then-interim champion, Ciryl Gane – requiring a big mortgage from former pound-for-pound king, Usman because of his monetary struggles.
Francis Ngannou reveals deed from Kamaru Usman
“He (Kamaru Usman) knew loads about stuff I turned down from the UFC throughout negotiation,” Francis Ngannou informed Pound 4 Pound throughout a latest look. “Even my final combat within the UFC, you understand, I took $600,000 for my final combat within the UFC versus $5,000,000 that they have been providing for a similar combat. I used to be like, ‘Bro.’ And, I used to be broke, on the time I owe (Kamaru) usman – I owe him $200,000.”
“I had a aim, I had my very own method, I needed one thing,” Francis Ngannou defined. “And it couldn’t be delivered. I couldn’t promote out what I needed simply due to extra money. Clearly, I wanted that cash, I had by no means had that sum of money.”
An in depth pal of Cameroonian knockout ace, Ngannou, former welterweight greatest, Usman not too long ago claimed that if he merely put his thoughts to it – and even needed to, he might very properly reclaim his welterweight championship sooner or later.
Can Francis Ngannou spoils the celebration and beat Anthony Joshua this weekend?