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Francis Ngannou Drops IShowSpeed With Light Body Shot at AFCON Final

The playful, on-camera exchange underscored the former UFC champion’s power during his ongoing preparation for a 2025 return.

Overview

  • Video from pitchside before Morocco versus Senegal shows the pair meeting briefly at the stadium ahead of kickoff.
  • IShowSpeed said he wanted to learn boxing, and Ngannou cautioned that fighting is painful before offering a quick demonstration.
  • A light body punch from Ngannou sent the streamer to the ground, after which he stood up and said he could take it.
  • They shook hands, shared appreciation for Cristiano Ronaldo, and the streamer joked about getting revenge after future training.
  • Reports frame Ngannou as a former UFC heavyweight champion and current PFL fighter who is training for a 2025 return, with past boxing experience against Tyson Fury.