Francis Ngannou's trainer has revealed that the WBC is set to rank Ngannou in the top 10, potentially setting up a rematch with Tyson Fury for the world heavyweight title. Ngannou, a former UFC star, impressed fans in his professional boxing debut against Fury in Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou Impresses Despite Loss

Ngannou, 37, put up a strong fight against Fury, dropping him in the third round and going the distance. Many fans and experts believed Ngannou did enough to win the non-title fight. Despite the split decision loss, Ngannou's performance left a lasting impression.

Ngannou to Continue Boxing and MMA

Following the fight, Ngannou confirmed that he will continue to pursue both boxing and MMA. This means that fans can expect to see him in the ring again, potentially in a rematch against Fury.

WBC Ranks Ngannou in Top 10

Ngannou's trainer, Dewey Cooper, revealed that WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman informed him that Ngannou will be ranked in the organization's top 10. This ranking makes Ngannou a valid voluntary challenger for Fury's heavyweight title.

Usyk Fight Still Likely for Fury

While a rematch with Ngannou is a possibility, Fury's next fight is expected to be against Oleksandr Usyk. The unified heavyweight champion confronted Fury in the ring after his victory over Ngannou, and both fighters confirmed that they will face each other next. However, the scheduled date of December 23 may be pushed back to next year.

Stay tuned for updates on Ngannou's ranking and potential rematch with Fury, as well as the outcome of Fury's fight against Usyk.