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Ngannou Vacates Heavyweight Title, Eyes PFL and Boxing

6/7/2025

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Francis Ngannou has made a bold move, vacating his UFC heavyweight title to pursue new challenges in the PFL and boxing. His coach, Eric Nicksick, hints at a potential UFC return after successful fights, but UFC CEO Dana White's lingering animosity complicates matters, leaving the heavyweight title landscape in uncertainty.

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Francis Ngannou has made a bold move, vacating his UFC heavyweight title to pursue new challenges in the PFL and boxing. His coach, Eric Nicksick, hints at a potential UFC return after successful fights, but UFC CEO Dana White's lingering animosity complicates matters, leaving the heavyweight title landscape in uncertainty.