Fedor Emelianenko, 50, considers a boxing match against Francis Ngannou but rules out MMA due to injuries. He also clarifies UFC's interest came when he was already under contract.
Fedor Emelianenko considers boxing fight with Ngannou
Fedor Emelianenko, a legendary heavyweight MMA fighter, has expressed interest in a potential boxing match against Francis Ngannou, though he emphasized it would only happen under boxing rules. Emelianenko, 50, has not fought since a loss in February 2023 and cited injuries as a reason for not pursuing an MMA bout.Emelianenko clarifies no formal talks underway
Emelianenko said his comments about a fight with Ngannou were speculative and that no formal negotiations are currently taking place. He made these remarks during an interview with Ushatayka, a Russian media outlet, and emphasized that the idea remains hypothetical at this stage.Emelianenko never fought for the UFC
Despite claims that UFC president Dana White once wanted to sign Emelianenko, the fighter has never competed in the UFC. Emelianenko explained that White approached him multiple times, but each time, Emelianenko was already under contract with another organization, preventing a move to the UFC.Emelianenko signed with other promotions
Throughout his career, Emelianenko has signed with organizations such as Bellator MMA and Strikeforce instead of the UFC. He noted that UFC offers only came when he was already committed to other promotions, making it impossible for him to accept a contract with the UFC at that time.
