Fans Explain Exactly Why Anthony Joshua's KO Of Francis Ngannou Couldn't Have Been "Rigged" (VIDEO)

Fans Explain Exactly Why Anthony Joshua’s KO Of Francis Ngannou Couldn’t Have Been “Rigged” (VIDEO)

March 9, 2024, 4:09pm ESTBy Lou Flavius

Anthony Joshua delivers knockout blow to Francis Ngannou — British boxer Anthony Joshua (L) competes with Cameroonian-French boxer Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena indoor stadium, on March 9, 2024. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

Anthony Joshua returned to the ring this weekend to put a hurting on Francis Ngannou.

Despite the latter’s achievements in UFC and his previous fight with Tyson Fury, he simply was not ready for what Joshua had in store as the eventlasted just two rounds while he hit the canvas three times.

Joshua ended the bout with a powerful knockout blow that left the Cameroonian flattened.

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Some have pointed out that the result could have been staged given the way Ngannou’s leg folded under him. But others have outlined why it simply couldn’t have been rigged.

Anthony Joshua sent Francis Ngannou to sleep with a hammer punch and you think it was staged instead of congratulating him

Very few fighters can stand this punch 🥊 #JoshuaNgannou

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— Afrokonnect (@AfrokonnectNG) March 9, 2024

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Anthony Joshua won, but people shouldn't forget that Ngannou isn't a professional boxer; Ngannou d!dn't work his way up. AJ also had experience plus height advantage which are both important in boxing. Whether or not the match was staged no-one can really tell, however this fight…
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) March 9, 2024

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Ngannou felt his soul leave his body bro! You can’t call this one staged. Joshua meant business. 🤯🥊 #JoshuaNgannou pic.twitter.com/eucZBwhW0U
— E (@iamOkon) March 9, 2024

I honestly do not know why some people said that the match was fixed. Joshua Ngannou was open throughout the match, and did a little to nothing to protect himself from Anthony Joshuas’ punches.

I do not really blame him. He is not a pro boxer pic.twitter.com/t3GCyJ1SGF
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_) March 9, 2024

Exhibit A, your honor. pic.twitter.com/dlqkixew6L
— DAN (@danWorthington) March 9, 2024

He risks blowing out his knee to take a dive? Please stop!
— Tom Zaffino (@TommyZ_MMA) March 9, 2024

What should the knee do, fly out, then reattach, then come to you and ask how to be unconscious . Lol
— Emmanuel….i ⚕️ (@AshE_Nuel) March 9, 2024

Ngannou’s experience did play a significant role in his defeat as it was mostly one-way traffic throughout the short fight. Boxing hasn’t worked out for him so far, but he could have a real future in the discipline if he keeps at it.

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