In a remarkable victory during Friday’s heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight, delivered a stunning knockout against Francis Ngannou in the second round. Joshua first sent Ngannou to the mat in the opening round, repeated the feat in the second, and then sealed the victory with a knockout blow at 2:38 of round two. This match saw Joshua delivering an extraordinary performance, as he floored the ex-UFC champion twice, culminating in a decisive third knockdown that left Ngannou immobilized on the mat, resulting in a resounding finish.
Anthony Joshua Reacts on Francis Ngannou’s Performance
Following a spectacular second-round knockout against ‘The Predator’, Anthony Joshua displayed sportsmanship by expressing respect towards Ngannou on Instagram. He shared a photo of them together, accompanied by a caption that read, “Respect my guy African Giant”
A potent right-hand knockout left Ngannou unconscious. This marks Ngannou’s second boxing match, following his initial defeat against the undisputed Tyson Fury. The outlook for Ngannou’s future in professional boxing is uncertain, with questions arising about whether he will continue in the sport. Joshua, acknowledging Ngannou’s skill, referred to him as a “great champion” despite his 0-2 record in boxing after securing the 25th knockout of his career.
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Ngannou experienced an impressive loss in his professional debut in boxing before going up against Joshua. The matchup between these two combat sports stars was incredibly thrilling. The anticipation now surrounds Ngannou’s next move in the world of combat sports, and only time will reveal what lies ahead.
