Francis Ngannou gives his first public reaction to news Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off UFC 295.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Francis Ngannou takes no comfort in knowing the UFC heavyweight title fight is off due to injury.
Though he departed the promotion as heavyweight champion in 2022, Ngannou won’t let pettiness enter his mind. Hearing Jon Jones fell out of the“Well, I think it’s sad news,” Ngannou told MMA Junkie after an open workout Wednesday ahead of his boxing match vs. Tyson Fury. “It’s never good news when athletes get injured. Basically, in training. I hope he recovers well. I was very excited to watch that fight and see who was going to win that fight.
Even situationally, Ngannou thinks he’d be crazy to feel vindicated or boosted based off the misfortune or failure of another company or fighter, especially considering injuries are an inherent part of combat sports. “Something like this is not something you can blame to somebody,” Ngannou said. “It’s something that can happen to everybody. It could’ve happened here. It could happen to anybody. I don’t think that’s a part of the decision, but yes. It sucks, though.”Right now, Ngannou is more focused on his own position in the combat sports landscape, and that’s one-half of a crossover superfight Saturday at Riyadh Arena.
“I’m out here living my dream, living in the big stage,” Ngannou said. “I think whether there’s an undisputed champion out there or not, I’m happy to be part of the game.”MMA, Boxing & Wrestling
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