In a stunning display of dominance, Anthony Joshua delivered a crushing knockout to MMA crossover sensation Francis Ngannou during their clash on Saturday morning, March 9.
This marked Ngannou's second venture into the boxing ring, and Joshua sealed the victory with a devastating second-round finish.
This marked Ngannou's second venture into the boxing ring, and Joshua sealed the victory with a devastating second-round finish.
Ngannou had previously made headlines by surprising the world with a victory over undefeated WBC champion Tyson Fury on his boxing debut last October. This triumph earned him the opportunity to face Joshua in a lucrative $20 million payday, following Deontay Wilder's defeat by Joseph Parker in December.
The opening moments of the bout saw Ngannou displaying promise, landing a formidable long left hook. However, a switch to a southpaw stance hinted at potential overconfidence.
Joshua capitalized on this by unleashing a colossal right hand, sending Ngannou crashing to the canvas towards the end of the first round. Remarkably, Ngannou managed to rise before the referee reached the count of ten.
Entering the second round, Joshua wasted no time in delivering a decisive performance. Employing a combination of jabs to the body and head, he set the stage for a powerful backhand that left Ngannou staggering and unable to recover.
The former UFC heavyweight champion's valiant attempt to rise was futile, as a single, devastating right hand from Joshua sealed his fate, leaving him trembling and incapacitated.
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