Francis Ngannou won’t call Jake Paul an ‘easy fight’ in boxing: ‘He believes in himself’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will not be within the business of underestimating his opponents.

That will probably be the case when ‘The Predator’ enters the cage for the primary time since 2024 to fight on the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano undercard on Netflix.

Ngannou is about to fight Philipe Lins, someone not many predict to see have his hand raised come fight night at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on May 16.

However the ex-UFC star won’t be taking the Brazilian frivolously, and it’ll be the same story if Ngannou’s long-discussed boxing match with Jake Paul involves fruition afterwards.

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Francis Ngannou won’t underestimate Jake Paul in potential boxing match

After leaving the UFC in 2023, Ngannou crossed over to boxing, a realm through which Paul has been making a splash.

Having defeated a bunch of MMA stars within the ring, Paul was brutally beaten by Anthony Joshua last December. ‘The Predator’ knows that feeling, having been put out cold by the previous unified heavyweight world champion himself in early 2024.

Ngannou had the possibility to be the one accountable for Paul’s first stoppage loss but turned down the short-notice clash after the withdrawal of Gervonta Davis, describing the offer as “disrespectful.”

There’s been talk of the Cameroonian changing that stance as he eyes up a 3rd pro boxing match. If that’s the case, he won’t view the polarizing ex-Disney star as a walk within the park.

“I never take a fight as a simple fight. Don’t (make that) mistake,” Ngannou told The Schmo when asked if the Paul fight could be a cushty night on the office.

“And you furthermore mght have to grasp that he has faith and he believes in himself.

“Now we have counted him out so repeatedly after which (been) mistaken,” he added.

‘El Gallo’ has been less respectful relating to his assessment of the potential match against the previous UFC champ. Paul has called Ngannou a “terrible boxer” amid the continued talk of a grudge match contained in the ring.

Despite being beaten by ‘AJ’, Paul continues to be yet to be knocked out cold in boxing. Perhaps ‘The Predator’ will take up the possibility to alter that, having been one of the destructive forces in combat sports since rising through the ranks within the UFC.