"It's going to be a big night." Ngannou has spoken out about his return to MMA
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
UFC champion Francis Ngannou spoke at a press conference in Riyadh about his upcoming return to MMA.
On October 19, Ngannou will face Renan Ferreira in an MMA bout, which will take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Quote: "I think it’s going to be amazing. I wouldn’t call it a return to MMA, but for me, it’s going to be a big night to make a statement, rediscover myself, and prove what I’m made of.
I credit my hardships, my upbringing. The struggles I faced at a young age prepared me for life. From the start, I knew I was on my own and had to take care of everything myself. It was tough, but it prepared me for the future. Now, when things get tough, I know I can handle it. Everything in life comes and goes — nothing is forever. It's all about resilience. You have to look beyond what's right in front of you, because there’s always something better ahead," said Ngannou.
Reminder: Ngannou has had two professional boxing bouts. First, he lost a competitive fight to Tyson Fury, and later, he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua. Following these boxing matches, the French-Cameroonian fighter announced his return to MMA.
