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Tom Aspinall Open to Select Boxing Fights, Names Francis Ngannou as Option

He intends to finish his UFC contract first.

Overview

  • In a YouTube training session with boxer Tommy Fury, the UFC heavyweight champion said he would consider limited high-profile boxing matches.
  • He ruled out pursuing a boxing world title, noting he is nearly 33 and has dedicated his career to MMA.
  • He identified Francis Ngannou as a crossover opponent he thinks would be a good fit.
  • He emphasized that UFC commitments take priority and said he still has two fights left on his current deal.
  • Reports highlighted Ngannou’s Saudi boxing payouts of about $30 million as a precedent for such bouts, and no boxing match for Aspinall has been agreed.