Watch Anthony Joshua’s Unforgettable Knockout of Francis Ngannou in Riyadh
Anthony Joshua delivered a spectacular knockout performance in the second round of his showdown with Francis Ngannou in Riyadh.
The fight, which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, showcased Joshua’s relentless pursuit of victory.
In the first round, just two minutes in, Joshua landed a powerful straight right that sent Ngannou crashing to the canvas. While Ngannou managed to rise before the bell, the second round proved to be Joshua’s relentless pursuit of triumph.
With only fifty seconds left in the second round, Ngannou faced a barrage of punches, including a significant right followed by a scything left. Despite a valiant effort to stay on his feet, Ngannou succumbed to a monstrous overhand right from Joshua, leaving him unconscious.
The knockout was both breathtaking and chilling, prompting immediate medical attention for Ngannou in the ring. As doctors attended to the fallen fighter, relief washed over when Ngannou, though visibly shaken, walked over to receive consolation from a composed Joshua.
Ngannou, known for his prowess in Mixed Martial Arts, had previously given Tyson Fury a scare in his only other professional boxing bout. However, Joshua’s determined performance exposed Ngannou’s limitations in the boxing ring.
Joshua’s career, often teetering on the edge after three defeats, now seems reinvigorated. The win against Ngannou adds weight to his aspirations of facing Fury, especially if Fury secures the undisputed world heavyweight champion title in May by defeating Oleksandr Usyk.
While Fury and Usyk have signed a two-fight deal, Joshua might find himself with a world title opportunity, potentially facing Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF belt.
Joshua’s transformed appearance, coupled with his decisive victory over Ngannou, has reignited his world title ambitions, putting him back on track for heavyweight boxing supremacy.
