2024-04-02 22:11:11
A few hours before the long-awaited clash between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua in the ring at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, tension is at its height. If the forecasts give the British favorite, Jean-Paul Mognemo, the former trainer of the Cameroonian champion, wants to be resolutely optimistic about his colt’s chances of victory.
A high tension fight
Five months after his first foray into English boxing, ending in a defeat against Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou is back in the ring for a new major challenge. Facing him, Anthony Joshua, multi-world heavyweight champion, crowned with 27 victories including 24 by knockout in 30 professional fights. A formidable opponent, who evolves in his favorite discipline and who has promised to “ knock out » the Cameroonian.
Ngannou, ready to “ take the soul » de Joshua
But Francis Ngannou does not intend to be impressed. Building on his encouraging performance against Fury, the former MMA heavyweight world champion warned: “I am the one who will take his soul”. A shocking statement which says a lot about the determination of the native of Batié, determined to create a sensation in the Saudi kingdom.
Mognemo, absolute confidence in his foal
And he can count on the unwavering support of Jean-Paul Mognemo. Francis Ngannou’s former coach, interviewed by 237online.com a few hours before the fight, displays absolute confidence in his former protégé’s chances of victory. “Francis has all the assets to win this fight,” he assures, highlighting the progress made by the Cameroonian in his mastery of English boxing.
The fight of all challenges for Ngannou
Because beyond the sporting issue, this fight has a strong symbolic dimension for Francis Ngannou. After conquering the heights of MMA, he launched into a quest for recognition in the world of boxing. A victory against a monument like Anthony Joshua would constitute a resounding achievement, likely to upset the established hierarchy among heavyweights.
Cameroon holds its breath
A few hours before the start of this summit duel, all of Cameroon is holding its breath. From Yaoundé to Douala via his native village of Batié, Francis Ngannou’s fans are preparing to thrill in front of their screen, carried by the hope of a historic exploit. Because beyond sport, an entire country dreams of seeing one of its own triumph on the international stage.
So, go to 237online.com at midnight, your reference information site, to follow live this fight which promises to become legendary. May the best win !