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Dana White rules out Francis Ngannou UFC return: ‘I’m not a big fan of him’

UFC CEO, Dana White has once more ruled out a potential return to the promotion for ex-heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, claiming he is not a “big fan” of the Cameroonian following their historic rivalry.

Ngannou, who departed the Octagon leader at the beginning of 2023, would vacate his heavyweight crown in the process, having completed his contractual obligations in the UFC at the beginning of the annum.

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And in the time since, the Batie native has fought twice in professional boxing, taking on former world champions, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.