The legend Youssef Boughanem criticizes Cedric Dombey: “He is an angel and also a devil.”

With more than 200 professional fights and 189 victories to his credit in Thai boxing, Youssef Boughanem is one of the greatest French-speaking legends.

He obviously knows Cédric Doumbé well, and he has just given his opinion on the new star of the PFL.

More and more regularly, the best fighters in foot/fist boxing are being tempted by the transition to MMA.

In the UFC, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira are successful examples, who were able to quickly establish themselves among the biggest stars in the organization. They are proof that even without exceptional ground, you can easily win a belt in the octagon.

In France, Ciryl Gane and Cédric Doumbé are also very good examples. Moreover, a friend of the latter has just followed in his footsteps and started mixed martial arts this Saturday.

His name is Youssef Boughanem, at 34 years old, and he is quite simply one of the biggest legends in the history of Thai boxing. To place the character, he has 218 professional fights in his career, for 189 victories!

Youssef Boughanem fully behind Cédric Doumbé

Moreover, before his victory by TKO acquired in Metz during the FAF in Octogon, the Belgian had treated himself to a small media tour, like any good pro. And during his appearance on the YouTube channel of boxer Bilel Jkitou, he gave his fairly honest opinion on the upcoming clash between Cédric Doumbé and Baysangur Chamsoudinov.

Frankly, I don’t think I can beat Cédric Doumbé… He is very strong. At the same time as he is an angel he is also a demon. He is very, very, very strong. He is also intelligent and very intimidating in his communication. I think he may have delayed developments with that. I stayed with him a lot in 2020 and 2021, I came to Paris and I slept at his house.

He has a big fight coming up against Baki, who is a great fighter too. If I knew you, I would always be on your side. If you tell me you’re fighting Canelo Alvarez tomorrow, I’ll support you Bilel. If there is an expertise or analysis to be done, I am there. If I’m not qualified, I’m in the audience cheering you on. Cedric is the same. I will always be with him, even against Khabib Nurmagomedov or Francis Ngannou.

Youssef Boughanem is not trying to be objective, he will support Cédric Doumbé next March because he knows him, he has already received his hospitality. He intends to return it with encouragement, and perhaps even advice if he needs it. Proof of his immense humility, he also said that he did not see himself beating “The Best” and his legendary power.

Youssef Boughanem clearly sees Cédric Doumbé winning next March against Baki, thanks to his knowledge of trash-talking but also thanks to his power known to all. The loyalty of the Belgian legend commands respect.