Tom Aspinall claimed that he may have to switch sports in order to fight Francis Ngannou.
The heavyweight showdown was never on the cards during Ngannou’s initial UFC run as the Brit was only rising through the ranks at the time. Now that both heavyweights are champions, the public is eager to see the two giant punchers face off.
What do you think about Tom Aspinall and Francis Ngannou?
Tom Aspinall said he’d be interested in a boxing match against Francis Ngannou “For me to be like 33 and think I’m going to win a world title in boxing, it’s unrealistic. I wouldn’t mind boxing an MMA fighter.” (via @AspinallMMA) pic.twitter.com/UOFEhQP9y0— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 14, 2025
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However, Ngannou is far from Dana White’s list of fighters he wants back and the likelihood of Aspinall making a PFL appearance are next to zero. In order to participate in a match, both parties may need to fulfill their contracts.
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