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Francis Ngannou emphasizes the importance of not underestimating opponents, including Jake Paul, ahead of his upcoming fight against Philipe Lins at a 2025 event. Ngannou aims to maintain his focus despite a long layoff from competition.
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Francis Ngannou has made a habit of never taking his opponents lightly.
The former UFC heavyweight champion will be looking to maintain that approach when he returns at Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano event, streaming live on Netflix in 2025. Itâll be Ngannouâs first fight in over a year and there will be plenty of anticipation around how he looks coming off such a long layoff.
Ngannouâs opponent is Philipe Lins, and not many people are expecting the Brazilian to get his hand raised. But Ngannou isnât about to look past the challenge standing in front of him, and spoke about that mentality ahead of this fight.
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Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 to try his hand at boxing, while Paul had already made a name for himself by then.
Paul has racked up wins against several former MMA fighters but was stopped by Anthony Joshua last December. Ngannou experienced the same fate against Joshua earlier that year, losing in his second professional boxing bout.
Heâd even been offered the chance to replace Gervonta Davis and step in on short notice, but he declined, calling the proposal âdisrespectful.â
The Cameroonian has shown interest in taking the fight more recently. If it happens, he wonât be looking past Paul.
âI never take a fight as an easy fight. Donât [make that] mistake,â Ngannou told The Schmo when asked about whether a potential matchup with Paul would be an easy night.
âAnd you also have to understand that he has faith and he believes in himself.â
He continued: âWe have counted him out so many times and then (been) wrong.â
Francis Ngannou believes that Jake Paul's unpredictability and skills make him a formidable opponent, regardless of the fight context.
Francis Ngannou's next fight is scheduled for 2025 during the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano event.
Francis Ngannou's opponent in his upcoming fight is Philipe Lins.

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Pound for pound though, thereâs little debate over who is expected to come out on top if this fight does get signed later this year.
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