Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Francis Ngannou In Two Rounds

Anthony Joshua hit KO Francis Ngannou (Instagram/@danzboxing).

JAKARTA - Anthony Joshua hit the Ngannou Francis KO in two rounds at a battle held in Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 9, 2024, morning WIB.

Joshua appeared calm with measurable perfect punches. He brought down the former UFC star twice before giving a knockout shot in the second round.

Ngannou's condition was chaotic after the second fall. Joshua's last blow made the Cameroonian boxer have to be helped by oxygen while at the corner.

However, Ngannou continued the fight. Unfortunately, Joshua's next blow landed on his face which made Ngannou fall down and declared knockout.

After the duel, Joshua revealed that he hoped his fight against Ngannou would be fierce.

Opininya tak asal. Dia melihat pertarungan Ngannou vs Tyson Fury.

Joshua at that time was well aware that Ngannou could not be underestimated because he could bring down Fury. However, the reality is not so.

"That's what happened. On the way to the championship, you have to always focus."

"When I saw the fight (Ngannou) with Tyson Fury, I thought this guy could fight. I wanted to fight."

"I want to welcome him and this doesn't reduce anything from him, he can come again."

"I'm still learning and trying. I don't know if I'm at its peak. If I were there, you'd say Anthony Joshua should retire."

"In five years I will finish fighting and sitting still and all of this will be remembered."

"I'm going back and locking myself in a cage and they can get me out when they want me to fight. I just want to fight," said Joshua.

Waiting For Tyson Fury And Oleksandr Usyk

Before the national anthem and introduction, Joshua toured the ring, while Ngannou stood still in the ring.

Anthony Joshua (AJ) immediately launched a jab from the start, housing Ngannou's giant body and head.

The Cameroonian boxer retaliated with a left hook, which he said had caused problems for AJ.

AJ suddenly launched an incredible right blow that made Ngannou fall into the ring and the referee almost counted.

Ngannou seems to have finished, but he showed great enthusiasm to bounce back and last in 45 seconds remaining.

The fighter, who had just debuted in the boxing world, was again brought down in the second round with a hard right and left hook. But he came back for the second time.

However, Ngannou could not rise again after receiving the next AJ hit. He was already immobile and forced the referee to count and stop the duel.

AJ is like throwing a signal that Ngannou really has to go back to mixed martial arts (MMA). Professional boxing is not suitable for him and octagon is where Ngannou should be.

Meanwhile, AJ's victory confirmed his place again in the race for the heavyweight world title.

AJ is included in another big fight plan against the undisputed heavyweight title winner between Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.

The Fury vs Usyk duel will be presented in Saudi Arabia on May 18, 2024.