Joshua vs Ngannou – British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua has defeated his Cameroonian opponent, Francis Ngannou by a knockout in the second round in Riyad, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Joshua’s punches knocked Ngannou to the ground three times. By the time of the third knockdown, which turned out to be a knockout, Francis Ngannou was already dazed, confused with a bruised face.
Joshua vs Ngannou Highlights
Ngannou was clearly dazed, confused and rooted to the spot when Anthony Joshua landed the final right hand, which got everyone raving about the power he generated.
Anthony Joshua: Number One Boxer in the World
Going by the outcome of this match and the intimidating resume of Joshua, boxing analysts agree Joshua is the number one boxer in the world.
Promoter Eddie Hearn says there is no better fighter on the planet than Anthony Joshua.
Hearn advised Tyson Fury to unify the belts against Oleksandr Usyk to set up a meeting with Joshua for an ultimate fight.
“He [Joshua] is the baddest man on the planet. There is no one in the world that can beat him,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
“It will be the biggest fight in the history of the sport when Joshua faces Fury. Please, Tyson. Beat Usyk.
“That was one of the most destructive knockouts I have seen.
“He is a savage beast, and I cannot wait for him to beat Tyson Fury.”
The joshua vs Ngannou match was a defining moment for Joshua’s career. It proved the British boxer has re-invented himself and returned as a destructive beast after his loss to with Andy Ruiz relegated his ranks.
Joshua vs Ngannou: Joshua Believes Ngannou has a Future in Boxing
Even after knocking out Ngannou, Anthony Joshua says he didn’t underestimate Francis Ngannou. He believes the Cameroonian boxer has a bright future ahead of him in the sport.
“I thought this was something for the broadcasters and entertainers to get behind,” Joshua told Sky Sports.
“But when I saw [Ngannou] fight Fury I thought: ‘Damn, he can fight’.
“He can come again. He’s two fights in, and he fought the best. He’s a great fighter. It’s up to him.
“Am I coming into my peak? It only takes one shot. I am just pushing day by day and making the most of it.
“In five years, this will all be a distant memory, and I won’t be fighting any more.” Joshua told interviewer in Riyad.
Tyson Fury to Fight Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury is billed to Fight Oleksandr Usyk in May the undisputed world heavyweight championship.
The winner of the expected boxing match will likely meet Anthony Joshua in a match for the ultimate supremacy of the boxing world.