"Volkanovski lookin a bit taller in this picture" - Fans react as Francis Ngannou links up with Jason Statham at Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2

Fans reacted to Francis Ngannou meeting Jason Statham at the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 event.

On Saturday night, the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia showcased the highly-anticipated rematch between Usyk and Fury. The heavyweight greats battled for twelve rounds, with Usyk retaining his world titles by unanimous decision.

Usyk vs. Fury 2 brought out many well-known celebrities and athletes, including former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. 'The Predator' met famous actor Jason Statham, known for starring in various movies, including 'The Transporter,' 'Fast & Furious,' 'Expend4bles,' and more.

Ngannou shared a photo on Instagram of himself with Statham and added the following caption:

"It was great meeting @jasonstatham last night at the fight. The legendary #THETRANSPORTER of our childhood. ❤️🎬 THE PREDATOR ❌️ THE TRANSPORTER"

Fans took to the comment section and shared their reactions:

"A movie for both of u wud be so dope💯😂😂 u be the bad guy & jason the good guy😂😂"

"Volkanovski lookin a bit taller in this picture"

"The PREDATOR n The BEE KEEPER"

"Great job,another movie loading 😍"

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Francis Ngannou fought in the UFC for the last time in January 2022, a unanimous decision title defense against Ciryl Gane. Since then, the beloved heavyweight has fought in two high-profile boxing matches, losing against Tyson Fury (split decision) and Anthony Joshua (second-round knockout).

On October 19, Ngannou returned to MMA for his Professional Fighters League (PFL) debut. The 38-year-old secured a first-round TKO win against 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira.

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Francis Ngannou calls for rematch with Tyson Fury

Francis Ngannou might have been in attendance for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 for more than one reason.

In October 2023, Ngannou made history by knocking down and nearly defeating Fury in a ten-round boxing match. Despite losing by a split decision, many people believe the former UFC heavyweight champion deserved the win.

During an interview with 'Seconds Out,' Ngannou had this to say about wanting to fight Fury in a rematch:

"I’m not coming back because I never left – I’m still around. What I do know for sure is that I want a rematch with Fury." [0:45]

At 36 years old, Tyson Fury is coming off back-to-back losses against Oleksandr Usyk. Hence, a second fight against Francis Ngannou might not be out of the question for 2025.

Watch Ngannou's interview with 'Seconds Out' below: