Dana White shoots down Francis Ngannou UFC return talk: ‘I just don’t want to do business with bad guys’
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Key Points:
- UFC President Dana White has declared he will not work with Francis Ngannou again, labeling Ngannou a "bad guy" and comparing him to Oscar De La Hoya in terms of problematic relationships with fight organizations.
- Ngannou left the UFC in January 2023, was stripped of the heavyweight title, and subsequently joined the PFL as both a fighter and chairman of PFL Africa, though he departed from the league in March 2024 after limited competition.
- White dismissed the possibility of a fight between Ngannou and Jon Jones, despite Jones' own legal controversies, highlighting a perceived inconsistency given the UFC's continued association with fighters who have faced serious allegations.
- White praised Jon Jones' fighting ability while acknowledging his dark and troubled character, suggesting a complex stance on working with fighters with controversial backgrounds.
