Ngannou met his first promoter, Stephane Chafourier, backstage at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Ngannou won a first-round knockout over Philipe Lins at the Most Valuable Promotions “Rousey vs. Carano” card. Chafourier was managing Salahdine Parnasse, who also won by first-round knockout. Ngannou said his first promoter was Chafourier and described early earnings from his professional career. He said his first fight came from a free tournament with no payment. He said his second fight paid 2,000 euros, and he immediately counted the money in the corner after receiving it in an envelope.
"Ngannou came across Chafourier backstage at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Ngannou revealed that Chafourier was his first promoter. Ngannou recalls not being paid anything for his first fight, which was a free tournament. However, "The Predator" was thrilled when he received 2,000 euros ($2,323) for his second fight. Ngannou recalls going to a corner and immediately counting his money."
""Mr. Chafourier. This is my first promoter," Ngannou said while talking to Chafourier. "First fight, free tournament. Second one, I won 2,000 euros. I was so happy. He gave me a stack of 20 euros in an envelope. I went in the corner, was counting my money, was so excited.""
"Ngannou (19-3) knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round of their heavyweight clash at Most Valuable Promotions "Rousey vs. Carano" card last weekend in Los Angeles. Chafourier was there to manage his fighter, Salahdine Parnasse, who also scored a first-round knockout win over Kenneth Cross."
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