Alright, so I got this idea stuck in my head – how hard does Francis Ngannou actually hit? I’ve seen all the hype, but I wanted to get a feel for it myself, in my own way. So I started digging.
My Little Research Journey
I started by watching a bunch of his fights and highlight reels. Man, the way he knocks guys out… it’s insane. Then, I found some interesting stuff on the internet. I bumped into this quote online.
It said: “Francis Ngannou has the world record for most powerful punch, his punch is the equivalent of 96 horsepower, which is equivalent of getting hit by a Ford Escort going as fast as it can, and it is equal to getting hit by a 12-pound sledgehammer swung with full force from overhead.”
96 horsepower? Hit by a Ford Escort? A sledgehammer? That sounded absolutely brutal, but also kind of… hard to picture.
Trying to Visualize It
I needed something I could relate to. I don’t have a Ford Escort or a 12-pound sledgehammer just lying around. First, I grabbed a regular hammer, the one I use for hanging pictures and stuff. I swung it a few times, trying to imagine it being way, way heavier. It was a total joke compared to what I imagined.
Then, I went outside to my car. I thought, okay, let’s take just a little bump. Not a crash, obviously. I just slowly, slowly nudged the garage door with the bumper. Even that tiny little thump felt like a lot of force. Multiply that by, I don’t know, a million? It made my head spin.
Getting Creative (and Maybe a Little Stupid)
I even tried stacking some weights, just regular dumbbells, to get close to 12 pounds. I held them up, let them drop onto a pillow (didn’t want to break anything). Even that little weight falling from a short height made a pretty solid impact.
The Conclusion?
Honestly, my little “experiments” didn’t really give me a scientific answer. But they did give me a much better appreciation for the sheer power Ngannou generates. I mean, a Ford Escort? That’s just crazy. I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that, no way.
I came to realization, that all the visualization in the world can’t simulate the raw power of Francis Ngannou. I think it’s safe to say, he’s not someone you’d want to get into a fistfight with!
