"I haven't heard much more about the MMA side" - Eric Nicksick provides update on Francis Ngannou's potential next fight

Francis Ngannou's coach, Eric Nicksick, recently discussed his fighter's potential next match. Nicksick mentioned that he will meet with Ngannou in a few days to talk about the former UFC heavyweight champion's upcoming fights.

'The Predator' currently holds the PFL Super Fights heavyweight title, which he won by defeating Renan Ferreira last year. Since that victory, Ngannou has not participated in any competitive boxing or MMA bouts.

In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Nicksick, who has been training Ngannou for over five years, was asked about the fighter's future matchups. In response, the head coach of Xtreme Couture said:

"We talk regularly, but we just talk as buddies. I know the [Deontay] Wilder rumors been kicking around. Talked to him a couple of days ago. It was just more about life and family. And I'll see him next week... I'll be able to spend a couple of days with Francis [Ngannou] out there and get caught up on a lot of this stuff and kind of see where he's at, training-wise, and what his next plan is."

He added:

"It sounds like to me what he wants is the Wilder fight, and I haven't heard much more about the MMA side of thing at all, to be honest."

Check out Eric Nicksick's comments below (11:57):

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Francis Ngannou shows interest in potential Deontay Wilder fight

Following his departure from the UFC, Francis Ngannou embarked on a career in professional boxing, where he faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Although he lost both fights, Ngannou appears to be interested in a third boxing match.

In a recent Instagram post, 'The Predator' issued an intense callout to Deontay Wilder, sharing a video of himself doing pad work. Captioning the post, Ngannou wrote:

"It’s time to finally settle the debate. @bronzebomber"