Boxing: Anthony Joshua Defeats Francis Ngannou in Heavyweight Clash. In a stunning display of power, Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in just two rounds during their heavyweight showdown, prompting immediate medical attention. The highly anticipated bout unfolded at ‘Knockout Chaos‘ in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday night, with Joshua, the former heavyweight world champion, asserting dominance right from the start.
Securing two early knockdowns, Joshua unleashed a devastating right hand that swiftly ended the contest.
Struggling to recover after each knockdown, Ngannou, a former UFC titleholder, succumbed to the onslaught in a tense moment at the Kingdom Arena.
Prompt medical attention was rendered to Ngannou, who thankfully regained consciousness and conversed with Joshua post-match.
Encouraging Ngannou to persist in boxing, Joshua now sets his sights on confronting the victor of Tyson Fury’s forthcoming two-fight series against Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning WBO, WBA, and IBF champion. Meanwhile, Ngannou is anticipated to make his return to MMA, slated for a bout against PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira later this year. Reflecting on his triumph in the post-fight press briefing, Joshua remarked, “It only takes one shot in the heavyweight division. I’m just seizing the moment. In five years, I won’t be fighting.”