The PFL CEO is optimistic about Naganno and believes he can beat Joshua!
When the UFC refused to pay Francis Naganu a new contract, the ambitious Peter Murray didn't hesitate to sign Francis Nagannu. After signing with Francis Nagannu, Francis Nagannu was given a free release where he could finish his career.
In his promotional debut this October, the veteran all-around nearly defeated world top-ranking world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, and although the eventual winner was current world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Francis Nagano's entire bout shocked the world, especially when he took down Tyson Fury in round 3.
On March 8, Nagano Francis will take on Anthony Joshua, who will face the former heavyweight boxing champion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Peter Murray has shown strong solidarity with Nagano Francis and declared that Nagano Francis is enough to make Anthony Joshua"Surprised"。
Peter Murray revealed to Sky Sports that Francis Nagano played well against Tyson Fury, which led him to the eventual victory. Peter Murray will be hoping that Francis Nagano will emerge victorious in this Anthony Joshua game.
Peter Murray told Sky Sports: "Everybody in boxing isn't bullish on Francis Nagano, and there's Tyson Fury among them. I understand the continued evolution of Francis-Nagano. Of course, he was loved by fans from all over the world as well as boxing enthusiasts, and many thought he was going to beat Tyson Fury, including me. I can't underestimate this great figure.
I think he won that competition. Once again, I didn't underestimate the confrontation between this strong player and Anthony Joshua. It's going to be a great game. It made us excited and it was clear that we were going to protect ourselves.
I think he can beat Anthony Joshua," he said. Francis Nagano did an even better job in the second fight after his comeback. So I think it's a corollary, and it's going to be interesting. In his international ** show, he won a heavyweight title. Now, he's undergoing a boxing match.