Rumored Francis Ngannou vs Deontay Wilder to take place in PFL, 2024

[BoxerMaurits]

Mixed-rules fight, per PFL chairman Donn Davis at The MMA Hour

 

[markg171]

Will box Fury, but wants to be able to legkick and grapple Wilder.

 

[Milenkovic]

No he wont

 

[Weaponized]

 

[mixmastermo]

What exactly does "mixed rules" mean?

Is it like some shit we saw in Dream where Shinya Aoki got brutalized in the first round of a kickboxing match then the 2nd round was MMA? Will the 3rd round be a breakdancing battle?

Are both guys going to come out wearing one boxing glove each, to honor boxing?

 

[IronGolem007]

Mixed-rules fight, per PFL chairman Donn Davis

Awesome for Frances! (Well, uh, maybe ...)

It's an easy win for him if it's MMA.

If it's boxing, with 4 ounces gloves, Wilder is too fast for Frances.

Obviously, either could knock-out the other, but Wilder's right hand is lightning-fast ... very long ... and I don't think Frances has seen anything like that before.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Ngannou is about to be 2-0 against Boxing's Elite

 

[Dorkman]

Don't necessarily believe it yet. But would be big respect for Wilder taking that risk most other boxers wouldn't even consider.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Why would Wilder take such a pay cut? That makes no sense.

 

[Paladin]

this is what Fury saw after being dazed by Francis

 

[Through The Looking Glass]

As backwards as this sounds

Ngannous advantage was in boxing, where he has no pressure to win rounds.

Which is why he looked so good against Fury. In a cage this obscure but impactful advantage is no longer in play

 

[IronGolem007]

Ngannou is about to be 2-0 against Boxing's Elite

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In point of fact, Frances is 0-1 now, so my opinion would be the opposite: he is about to be 0-2 against boxing elite, this time by KO.

 

[SeattleFightFan]

I don't buy most of these circus events...

...but I will buy this one.

And if Wilder actually agrees and arrives, props to him.

 

[potatoReloaded]

What exactly does "mixed rules" mean?

It means Ngannou gets paid MMA money, Wilder gets paid boxing money.

 

[Through The Looking Glass]

In point of fact, Frances is 0-1 now, so my opinion would be the opposite: he is about to be 0-2 against boxing elite, this time by KO.

I agree and feel as though Wilder is a tougher matchup for Francis than Fury was.

But if they are fighting 4oz gloves in a cage than Francis has a decent chance.

 

[blaseblase]

Will box Fury, but wants to be able to legkick and grapple Wilder.

I think it has more to do with Wilder training MMA and being willing.

 

[Objectively Correct]

I dont give a rats ass boxing is boring as fuck. Get this shit off my forum

 

[SharpasaRazor]

Depends how mixed the rules are - if there's kicks of any kind then WIlder is fucked, if its just boxing in a cage with 4oz gloves then its anybodys for the taking.

Would tune in for it forsure.

 

[moreorless87]

What exactly does "mixed rules" mean?

Is it like some shit we saw in Dream where Shinya Aoki got brutalized in the first round of a kickboxing match then the 2nd round was MMA? Will the 3rd round be a breakdancing battle?

Are both guys going to come out wearing one boxing glove each, to honor boxing?

My guess would be MMA gloves but striking only, maybe boxing only.

Full MMA really wouldnt be very interesting, we all know Francis would take him down instantly and GnP a finish inside of a minute, Wilder would likely need to KO him with the first punch he throws to win.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

LFG, and WAR Wilder for having some nuts. Mad respect.