THE RESULT: Anthony Joshua delivered a brutal finish to the silly fight against Francis Ngannou, ending his boxing ambition at the two-minute and 38-second mark of round two. A massive right hand left Ngannou knocked down twice already, unconscious on the canvas.
KEY MOMENTS: Despite a positive start, Ngannou switched to southpaw in round one and was caught by a perfectly executed right cross from Joshua, resulting in his first professional career knockdown. Two more knockdowns followed in round two, equally impressive, with the last one being one of Joshua’s best shots as a pro.
Ngannou is left on the canvas following a Joshua right hand (Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
RECORDS: Joshua now holds a professional record of 28-3 (25), while Ngannou remains winless with a record of 0-2 (0) at the age of 37.
TALKING POINT: While Joshua deserves credit for defeating Ngannou as expected, this victory comes with a caveat. Ngannou, without a boxing win to his name, may need to reassess his career path after this defeat.
QUOTABLE: Joshua praised Ngannou’s fighting spirit and potential, acknowledging him as an inspiration. He emphasized the need for dedication in reaching the championship.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: Joshua hinted at a future fight against the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, indicating exciting prospects for his next bout.