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Paul & Ngannou Trade Barbs Over Boxing Skills
16 May
Summary
- Paul and Ngannou exchanged taunts about their boxing abilities.
- Ngannou questioned Paul's fight against Anthony Joshua.
- Paul emphasized Ngannou is not a traditional boxer.
Jake Paul and Francis Ngannou recently exchanged heated words regarding their boxing capabilities, despite Paul's earlier considerations of retirement following a jaw injury. The exchange occurred as Ngannou prepared for his MMA fight. Ngannou taunted Paul by referencing his fight against Anthony Joshua, questioning his performance and suggesting he was running.
Paul responded by asserting that Ngannou himself is not a classical boxer, lacking the fundamental defensive skills. This verbal jousting revives simmering tensions from several months prior, when Ngannou had previously dismissed an offer to fight Paul, stating the matchup made no sense for him.
Ngannou's upcoming fight is part of an MMA event. Paul, however, continues to call out high-profile boxers, including a recent $200 million offer to Canelo Alvarez, demonstrating his active approach to his fighting career despite past uncertainties.
