AGS NEWS – Ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated fight, Francis Ngannou, three years older than his British opponent, emerges as the crowd favorite.

Ngannou’s compelling backstory, marked by childhood hardships such as toiling in a sand quarry for minimal wages and enduring homelessness upon arriving in France, adds to his appeal.

Despite a remarkable performance against Fury last October, where he knocked down the world champion in the third round, Ngannou ultimately lost on a split decision.

However, he remains confident in his ability to secure victory over AJ.

Ngannou shared, “I have learnt a little bit from the last fight, the last camp, and leading up to this one, so I get a little bit of experience, but the mindset is still the same…I am going out there to prove that you can be an underdog and stand your ground.”

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The winner of Friday’s bout is anticipated to contend against either Fury or Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight championship on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou, quoted by Sky Sports at the weigh-in press conference, expressed amusement at the thought of fighting under MMA rules, hinting at his confidence in his abilities.

Meanwhile, Ngannou has stirred online buzz with his attempt to woo American reality star Kim Kardashian.

This action has sparked reactions on social media, with some advising against focusing on Kardashian.