UFC Champion Francis Ngannou shares his incredible journey from Cameroon to becoming the hardest puncher in the world. He opens up about overcoming fear, handling injuries, and the emotional challenges of recovery. Ngannou offers insights into the UFC's contract struggles and why securing sponsorships is tough for fighters. He also discusses his future in boxing and the financial complexities fighters face. With humor, he compares legends like Kamaru Usman and Jon Jones, leaving listeners inspired and entertained.
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The Importance of Fear
Francis Ngannou views fear as essential for self-preservation and growth.
He believes acknowledging danger sharpens one's senses and fuels the drive to overcome challenges.
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Red Carpet Arrival
Francis Ngannou's first arrival in America was unexpectedly luxurious, with a limo ride and a four-star hotel.
This contrasted sharply with his arduous journey from Cameroon to Europe, which involved crossing the Sahara Desert and navigating dangerous waters.
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Perilous Journey to Europe
Ngannou's migration to Europe was a challenging year-long journey through multiple countries.
He even became captain of the flammable boats used to cross to Spain, despite not knowing how to swim.
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This book translates the skill of anticipating the next five moves, akin to chess grandmasters and successful entrepreneurs, into a valuable methodology for business. It offers clarity on personal and professional goals, strategy for decision-making, growth tactics for various business conditions, skills for building a strong team, and insight into power plays and leverage. The book is based on Patrick Bet-David's own rise to becoming a successful CEO and provides real-world examples and long-term thinking strategies for business success.
Patrick Bet-David is joined by UFC Champion Francis Ngannou to discuss the inner workings of the UFC through his eyes and experience.
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Francis recovery
Francis Ngannou on how he handles fear
Francis Ngannou gives a deep insight on his background and his life-threatening journey from Africa to America
How Patrick Bet-David's story of travelling to America compares to Francis Ngannou's
Francis Ngannou's reveals what his first fights were like
Francis Ngannou explains why he doesn't care about what Dana White does
Francis Ngannou gives his thoughts on his future boxing career
Francis Ngannou explains why it is so hard for UFC fighters to get sponsorships
Patrick Bet-David explains how to pay the fighters in UFC
How urgent is it for Francis Ngannou to get paid what he deserves
Francis Ngannou calls Kamara Usman the G.O.A.T. over Jon Jones
Francis Ngannou gives his thoughts on Jake Paul vs Dana White
Francis Zavier Ngannou is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is known for being the hardest recorded puncher in the world.
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Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller Your Next Five Moves (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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