A battle of two heavyweights ended rapidly Friday night time, with a boxing veteran caring for a rookie.
Anthony Joshua confronted ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia Friday night time, and Joshua was, understandably, the favourite.
Joshua, a two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, was preventing in his thirty first skilled boxing match, whereas Ngannou, a former UFC world heavyweight champ, was making simply his second professional look within the ring.
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Ngannou impressively knocked down present WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury in his debut battle in October, however he ultimately misplaced the bout by a slim break up resolution. The battle drew the eye of boxing followers in all places, together with Joshua.
Nonetheless, Joshua dominated this one from the beginning, knocking Ngannou to the canvas in spherical one.
Ngannou bought up simply the primary time however was clearly shaken after getting up a second time in as many rounds. Joshua then wasted no time.
Seconds after Ngannou stood up, the Brit threw a vicious proper hook, folding Ngannou like a garden chair, knocking him out chilly and ending the battle.
Broadcasters mentioned Ngannou wanted an oxygen tank.
“He is an awesome champion, and this does not take away something from his capabilities,” Joshua mentioned of his opponent after the battle. “He can come once more. I advised him he should not depart boxing. He can do effectively. He is two fights in, and he is fought the perfect. He can go a great distance if he stays devoted, however it’s as much as him.”
Joshua moved to 28-3 in his profession with 25 knockouts.
The battle got here a day after it was introduced Jake Paul would battle Mike Tyson in Dallas on Netflix.
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