Francis Ngannou is back in training, and could have a very symbolic comeback fight, according to his coach.
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Francis Ngannou returned to training. Bruised by the tragic and sudden death of his son On April 27, the boxer and former UFC champion had disappeared from social media and seemed to have taken some time for himself. Questioned by Ariel Helwani during the MMA Hour, son coach de MMA Eric Nicksickwho has been with Ngannou for many years, gave news of his student. He says that the “Predator” is back at the Xtreme Couture gym, and has found his smile again and is surrounded by other fighters, even if there remains a deep distress in him. Francis Ngannou also mentioned wanting to dedicate his next fight in memory of his sonfor a return that promises to be memorable.
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Francis Ngannou back in training
“He is getting better, we see him smiling again, He came back to the room and joked with Strickland and everyone else.. That’s the most important thing, but at the same time you feel like there’s a lot of healing going on inside. Every now and then, he will have this moment where he will show his vulnerability“, interviewed by Ariel Helwani, Eric Nicksick gives news of his student Francis Ngannouwho has been discreet since the tragedy he experienced by losing his son, a drama that affected the entire MMA world.
Now, the former UFC champion has returned to the gym, and seems to be finding joy in life and pleasure in being around his training partners, notamment Sean Strickland. But despite everything, Francis Ngannou remains very affected by the disappearance of his son, which occurred more than 2 months ago.
A very symbolic next fight
Beyond the return to training, a return to competition seems to be considered by Francis Ngannou, a comeback that has everything to be very symbolic. In addition to a desire to return victorious after his last boxing fight where he went to the mat several times, against Anthony Joshua, the return of Francis Ngannou will pay tribute to his late son: “He looked at me at dinner last week and said, ‘Next one is Kobe.’ I was like, f**k, whoever you fight next, God bless him“, annonce Eric Nicksick.
Moreover, it is likely that Francis Ngannou’s next fight will mark his big return to MMA, as part of a PFL Africa where the former UFC champion could have a memorable and historic fight.
