In sporting history, numerous stories inspired people to pursue their passions. From Pele’s rise in football to Novak Djokovic becoming a tennis legend, there are endless instances. Likewise, one name that has inspired many in recent times is Francis Ngannou. From being a sand miner as a child to earning millions, he has come a long way in his life. Meanwhile, in the newly released Netflix documentary ‘Battle of the Baddest’, Israel Adesanya delivers a message to Cameroonian kids, urging them to take inspiration from “The Predator’s” journey.
Izzy, speaking about Ngannou’s journey, mentioned that when a young kid from Cameroon who works at the sand mines can be inspired, they too can be just like him. In light of the fact, ‘The Predator’ was exactly where they are now, but now he’s a champ.
He added that it’s not necessary to be a UFC fighter, or even a boxer; it could be just whatever they want to do. And he praised Ngannou for making miracles in his life. He stated,
“It just lets you know anything is possible if you believe and you work towards it. And that’s what he’s done. I’ve seen him make miracles happen in his life with these things..”
Starting work at a young age isn’t easy for anyone, but he had to do it to support his family. However, it seems the struggles he faced have shaped him into what he is today: one of the scariest combat superstars of this era.
From sleeping in a homeless shelter at night to training during the day, he has changed his life and become the champion at the biggest MMA Promotion (UFC). And his story is somewhat of a comic book hero. Now, Ngannou is set for his next big challenge against Anthony Joshua.
Francis Ngannou gears up to face Joshua with high expectations
After showing brilliance against Tyson Fury in his debut boxing match, Ngannou is now set to face his second opponent, another heavyweight boxing titan of the current era, Anthony Joshua, on March 8. While AJ was initially slated to fight Deontay Wilder, his recent loss changed the dynamics, leading Eddie Hearn to go with Ngannou instead.
Just like last time, Turki Alalshikh is organizing this mega event in the new fight capital of the world, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans were stunned by the promotion, has been impressed by the creativity behind it, which only added to the hype for the event.
Now, it will be interesting to see how this match unfolds and what the outcome will be. While Ngannou’s performance against Fury has raised hopes, surpassing AJ won’t be easy. If he manages to do so, he’ll undoubtedly become the biggest combat superstar, without a question.
