2024-04-02 17:32:55
The night of March 8 to 9 will remain engraved in the memories of lovers of noble art. In the ring of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou delivered an epic fight against the formidable Anthony Joshua. Despite a defeat by knockout in the second round, the “ Predator » Cameroonian showed exceptional courage and determination, commanding the respect of his opponent and the entire boxing world.
Ngannou, a wounded but indomitable lion 🦁🩹
Far from being in his best form, Francis Ngannou was nevertheless present for this shock at the top against Joshua. A decision which says a lot about the strength of character of this extraordinary champion, ready to throw himself into the arena despite adverse circumstances. Because as 237online.com reminds us, Ngannou suffered from several injuries in the run-up to the fight, preventing him from training optimally.
Joshua, victorious but not triumphant 🥊😐
Certainly, Anthony Joshua won this fight by knockout in the second round. But the Briton will not be able to boast too much, as his opponent gave him a hard time despite his precarious state of form. Joshua’s surgical attacks ended up overcoming Ngannou’s resistance, but it took all the knowledge of the noble art of the British champion to overcome the ” Predator« .
Courage, the driving force behind the greatest epics 💪🌟
Beyond the result, this fight will remain as a monument of courage and resilience. Francis Ngannou has proven that he has what it takes to be the greatest, those who never give up despite adversity. A life lesson which commands admiration and which shows that in sport as in life, it is often in defeat that the greatest champions reveal themselves.
Ngannou – Joshua, start of an epic rivalry? 🔥🥊
Despite this setback, Francis Ngannou can emerge from this fight with his head held high. He showed that he had the potential to compete with the best boxers on the planet, as long as he was in top form. There is no doubt that the Predator » will come back stronger and sharper to take his revenge on Joshua and write a new page in his legend.
Cameroon, proud of its champion 🇨🇲❤️
The day after this fight, all of Cameroon salutes the bravery of its champion. From Yaoundé to Douala via his native village of Batié, the Cameroonian people are proud of Francis Ngannou, this indomitable lion who carries the country’s colors high in the rings around the world. A national pride which transcends defeat and which shows that sport has the power to unite and make an entire people vibrate.
So no, Francis Ngannou did not win this fight. But he gained much more: the respect of his peers, the admiration of the public and the pride of an entire country. Victories which are worth all the belts in the world, and which make him a special champion, a model of courage and determination for an entire generation.
As always, your site 237online.com will continue to closely follow the rest of the career of Francis Ngannou, this modern-day hero who upholds the values of sport and surpassing oneself. With him, we vibrate, we hope and we believe that nothing is impossible, as long as we give ourselves the means to achieve our dreams.