Anthony Joshua has clinched a remarkable victory in a heavyweight bout against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, knocking him out in the second round. The British boxer showed his dominance by flooring Ngannou twice before delivering the decisive punch at 2:38 of the round, marking Joshua’s fourth consecutive win following his previous losses to Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine. Joshua’s win puts him in the frame for an opportunity to become a three-time heavyweight champion of the world. The knockout is the most impressive of Joshua’s career, following recent notable wins over Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin, reigniting his quest for another shot at a world title. Winning was seen as a pathway to challenging the victor between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Joshua expressed his desire to face the upcoming Fury vs Usyk fight winner, acknowledging the influence of his trainer, Ben Davison, whose guidance has reignited Joshua’s knockout instincts.
The moment that @anthonyjoshua DESTROYED Francis Ngannou 🤯#JoshuaNgannou | #KnockoutChaos | #RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/ONl1rlhSlo
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