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Derek Chisora targets Francis Ngannou fight in Africa

After meeting at Old Trafford, Derek Chisora wants to fight Francis Ngannou in Africa.
After meeting at Old Trafford, Derek Chisora wants to fight Francis Ngannou in Africa.
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According to Derek Chisora, an English veteran boxer, he wants to face Francis Ngannou, a fighter from France and Cameroon, in his last bout before retiring.

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Chisora is set to fight Otto Wallin in Manchester on February 8., 2025.

Ahead of the fight, Chisora was spotted at Old Trafford for their Europa League fixture.

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The veteran boxer witnessed as two goals from Rasmus Hojlund gave Manchester United their first win under new manager Ruben Amorim.

MMA star Francis Ngannou recovers from Anthony Joshua with football in Cameroon.

Ngannou also announced his return to MMA after competing in two professional boxing contests.

First, he lost by decision to Tyson Fury but was knocked out by Anthony Joshua.

In a statement with Boxing 247, Chisora stated that he wants a fight with Ngannou in Africa.

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He said, "I want to push for this fight. If I can invite Francis Ngannou to Africa.

"So that our African brothers and sisters can see our performance, instead of us fighting in European countries or Saudi Arabia."

Ngannou is yet to respond to the call out made by Chisora for a fight in Africa.

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