STUNNING! Anthony Joshua floors Francis Ngannou in second round
In a breathtaking display of power and precision, Anthony Joshua has left the heavyweight division reeling with a stunning second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
The 34-year-old Joshua wasted no time asserting his dominance, flooring the UFC champion with a ferocious assault early in the first round.
Despite a brief resurgence from Ngannou, Joshua’s relentless onslaught proved too much for the 37-year-old, culminating in a decisive knockout blow in the second round that left Ngannou sprawled on the canvas.
Cameroonian fighter Ngannou toppled to the canvas after the destructive final punch from 34-year-old Joshua, as the crowd in Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena erupted.
Dazed and hurt, Ngannou managed to recover and exchanged words with Joshua, as the victor urged him “not to leave” boxing despite his crushing defeat.
The victory marks Joshua’s fourth consecutive win in 11 months, propelling him ever closer to his ambition of reclaiming a world title. With speculation mounting over a potential showdown with the winner of Fury’s upcoming bout against Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua remains firmly focused on his quest for heavyweight supremacy.
In a career-defining moment, Joshua’s knockout victory over Ngannou underscores his status as one of boxing’s most formidable competitors. With his sights set on future challenges, Joshua’s legacy as a true heavyweight champion continues to grow.
For Ngannou, the crushing loss to Joshua comes after a very-impressive boxing debut vs Tyson Fury.
Unlike the ‘controversial’ loss to Fury in 2023, Ngannou was overwhelmed by another African blood and will make his MMA return later in the year with less spotlight on his boxing adventure.
As the dust settles on this historic showdown, boxing fans around the world eagerly await Joshua’s next move in what promises to be an electrifying chapter in the sport’s illustrious history.
