Floyd Mayweather is very much interested in working with former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou.
The former boxing champion and promoter recently revealed his interest in signing Ngannou to Mayweather Promotions, helping to launch a career in the “sweet science.”
“I would love to work with (Ngannou),” Mayweather said speaking to Bet Online. “I would love to sign him to Mayweather Promotions. He’s a very skilled guy, unbelievable, and if he wants to fight one of the top heavyweight guys, he should do it.”
Ngannou left the UFC as heavyweight champion earlier this year. In an unprecedented move, the 36-year-old fought out his UFC contract, thus becoming a free agent.
Since then, Ngannou has been extremely vocal with his desire to venture into boxing, while also keeping a door open for an MMA return. A fight against heavyweight champion and British star Tyson Fury has long been teased, but nothing formal has been finalized.
Mayweather thinks Ngannou has what it takes to hang with the best in the world in boxing.
“Absolutely,” Mayweather said when asked if Ngannou could compete with the elite at heavyweight. “With his size, strength and power – anything can happen. With his power and his toughness, he can make some noise in the heavyweight division.”
Floyd Mayweather wants to sign Francis Ngannou: ‘He can make some noise’ in boxing