03/09/2024 – 09:49 Updated: 03/09/2024 – 09:50
Harsh corrective from Anthony Joshua to Francis Ngannou. The Englishman knocked down Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion, in the second round with a right hand after having done the same in the first round, and emerged from the fight unscathed, seeking more glory in the most glamorous division in boxing. . The English boxer took advantage a huge mistake by Ngannou when he lowered his guard to deliver a devastating right hand that sent him to the canvas.
From that moment on, Joshua made use of his pugilistic superiority to land blows and Ngannou suffered a KO with another right handfrom which the Cameroonian could no longer recover.
BECAUSE I AM THE KING
BECAUSE THIS IS MY KINGDOM
BECAUSE MY RIGHT IS YOUR NIGHTMAREThe KO with which Joshua sent Ngannou to sleep in the 2nd round ???? ????#JoshuaNgannou #KnockoutChaos pic.twitter.com/6GhPFTaife
— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) March 9, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou, 37, eHe was competing in only his second boxing fight. of his career after a first loss against Tyson Fury in the fall. Quite the opposite of his rival.
A stellar fight for the future
At 34 years old, Joshua adds already 28 victories in 31 fights, four in a row, and is once again placed in the hierarchy of the heavyweight category. He now hopes to face each other in his next fight to the winner of the clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usykwho will meet in May for the unified heavyweight title.
Despite his quick victory, Joshua had words of encouragement for Ngannou. “You are an inspiration, don’t leave boxing. If you need anything, we will talk about it later”the British man whispered in his ear at the end of the fight.
There is a winner, but respect is always there. Mourinho and Ronaldo know it ????@francis_ngannou ????@anthonyjoshua
#JoshuaNgannou #KnockoutChaos pic.twitter.com/t92l9BTLue— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) March 9, 2024
“When I saw his fight against Tyson Fury I said to myself: ‘I want my part too.’ He is a great champion and that does not take away his abilities. “He has done two fights and faced the best,” he encouraged his rival.
Harsh corrective from Anthony Joshua to Francis Ngannou. The Englishman knocked down Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion, in the second round with a right hand after having done the same in the first round, and emerged from the fight unscathed, seeking more glory in the most glamorous division in boxing. . The English boxer took advantage a huge mistake by Ngannou when he lowered his guard to deliver a devastating right hand that sent him to the canvas.