Francis Ngannou He is a former UFC heavyweight champion. (Photo: Instagram)
Chael Sonnen He made harsh criticisms of the stance of Francis NgannouRecently, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) refused the invitation to replace Gervonta Davis and face Jake Paul in a boxing match. According to the Cameroonian, the reason was that he considered the fight easy, even with the good pay, a justification that irritated the controversial commentator.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Sonnen called Ngannou's attitude unprofessional and stressed that the former UFC champion shouldn't feel offended by a lucrative offer.
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"Rejecting a fight you think is easy doesn't make you a noble man, it makes you unemployed. You fight for money, they offer you a lot of money and you get insulted? Whoever refuses the challenge, loses," he said. Chael Sonnen.
Despite Ngannou's refusal, other fighters did not hesitate to apply to face him. Jake Paul. Nate diaz e Junior Gypsy They used social media to offer themselves and promote a possible confrontation against the YouTuber.
With the cancellation of the duel between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, the trilogy between Anderson Silva e Chris Weidman That won't happen either. Following the decision, MVP announced that the plan is to put Jake in the main event of a streaming giant's event sometime in 2025. As of now, the date and location for the show have not been determined.
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