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Francis Ngannou speaks out on Jon Jones ‘Ducking’ claims

Ahead of his massive PFL (Professional Fighters League) debut, Francis Ngannou has shared his thoughts on claims current UFC heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones has proverbially “ducked” a title unification fight with current interim champion, Tom Aspinall.

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the Dana White-led banner, is slated to make his first venture to the SmartCage next month in the Middle East, taking on Brazilian powerhouse, Renan Ferreira in an anticipated pairing.

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Most recently taking on former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua earlier this year, Batie knockout artist, Ngannou was stopped in devastating fashion by the Watford native, who uncorked a massive second round KO to fell him.