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Showing posts with label Francis Ngannou. Show all posts
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Friday, March 8, 2024

Anthony Joshua knocks out cold Francis Ngannou [DAZN KO highlight]

Anthony Joshua , Francis Ngannou
Anthony Joshua knocks out cold Francis Ngannou [DAZN KO highlight]
It's all "right" (hand)!

Indeed, there was "Knockout Chaos" in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as Anthony Joshua flattened Francis Ngannou in Round 2 in their 10-round heavyweight boxing match on Friday night at the Kingdom Arena.

Joshua (28-3-0, 25 KOs) scored a knockdown in Round 1 from a powerful straight right hand that landed on Ngannou's face one minute remaining in the first round. Ngannou was able to get up and with shaky legs survived the round.

The second round was the beginning of the end as Joshua once again scored a big right hand that send Ngannou once again to the canvas. Ngannou (0-2-0, 0 KO) barely survive the count and was in big trouble. As the referee signalled to continue the fight, Joshua unleashed another lethal right hand that knocked the former UFC heavyweight king cold around 32 seconds remaining in the second round.

Enjoy the highlight below and more stories to follow.
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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou done deal?

Anthony Joshua , Francis Ngannou
Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou done deal?
In an exciting development, it seems Francis Ngannou will have another big-time opportunity in the heavyweight division taking on Anthony Joshua in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in a 10-round fight.

Ariel Helwani broke the news on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Friday.

Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, has proven that he belongs to a boxing ring as well putting up a strong performance against former Tyson Fury during his boxing debut in Riyadh in October last year.

It seemed that the Joshua vs Wilder could be sidelined. This could be because of this development or because Wilder was upset by Joseph Parker in December last year.

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