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Francis Ngannou: An MMA Champion's journey through poverty and perseverance

Video. Francis Ngannou, the hard-hitting MMA champion with a soft heart

Updated: 16/04/2025 - 16:59 GMT+2

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From a difficult childhood in Cameroon to becoming one of the best combat sports champions of his time, Francis Ngannou holds the record of 18 MMA fight wins.

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