Next Floyd Mayweather? Francis Ngannou wants to take young boxer under his wing
Francis Ngannou wants to pay it forward.
Ngannou, who comes from a boxing background, found an online video of a young African boy by the name of Adeyemo Abdul Somod Ayomide hitting pads, and he wants to mentor him.
The heavyweight contender finally located Ayomide, dubbing the four-year-old Nigerian boy as the next Floyd Mayweather.
“I found the next @floydmayweather his name is Adeyemo Abdul Somod Ayomide. He’s from Nigeria and just about to turn 5 on March 23th. I spoke with his dad @team_smd_sr who coaches him and other students. They train outside since they don’t have a gym. Next move: Nigeria
#AFRICAGOTTALENTS”
And it appears that he plans on visiting Nigeria, to help build a facility for young Ayomide to train in.
Born in Cameroon, Ngannou is very connected to his African roots. He visits home on a regular basis and even started the Francis Ngannou Foundation, a combat sports gym, to help build future generations.
Ngannou returns to action March 28 when he headlines UFC on ESPN 8 in Columbus, Ohio, against the undefeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
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Next Floyd Mayweather? Francis Ngannou wants to take young boxer under his wing
