Strongman Eddie Hall is now open to the possibility of fighting a former UFC heavyweight champion.
The 2017 World`s Strongest Man recently achieved a significant victory in his professional mixed martial arts debut.
Hall defeated fellow strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski via technical knockout in just 30 seconds at KSW 105 in Gliwice, Poland.
Following this dominant win, he has discussed a potential future bout with Francis Ngannou, who is widely considered one of the top heavyweights in MMA today.
Eddie Hall open to Francis Ngannou fight
Hall acknowledges that facing Ngannou would mean he would be a significant underdog.
Nevertheless, he stated he would consider stepping into the ring with `The Predator` if the financial terms were exceptionally favorable and he was given ample time to prepare.
When asked about the potential fight, Hall`s initial reaction highlighted the immense challenge. He stated such a fight would require considerable time for training and a substantial amount of money. “If the money is right,” he noted, “I would take it.”
He elaborated that a fight against Ngannou would necessitate an extensive, high-level training camp, ideally six to nine months working with top-tier athletes and camps. He emphasized the financial requirement was linked to the inherent danger involved: “you are literally putting your life on the line.”
Hall admitted Ngannou is superior “in every single way possible” in a fighting context. However, he acknowledged the unpredictable nature of combat sports. “If I catch him… If throw that right hand… it could happen. It`s that unknown.” While not believing his chances are zero, he reiterated that the significant risk means a “big-money incentive” is essential to “literally put my life on the line by going into the ring with someone like Ngannou.”
Hall`s Initial Explicit Refusal
The idea of a Hall vs. Ngannou fight was first proposed by KSW president Martin Lewandowski the previous week.
Immediately after his victory over Pudzianowski, Hall had emphatically dismissed the idea of fighting Ngannou in a widely reported, highly explicit manner.
Using graphic language to convey his strong opposition, Hall insisted he was “not fighting Francis Ngannou, that’s not happening, no.” He firmly stated, “Let’s just not mention my name anywhere near that name.” His current willingness to consider the bout marks a dramatic shift from this initial refusal.
