March 09, (THEWILL) – In a stunning display of boxing superiority, Anthony Joshua, the former two-time world heavyweight champion, delivered a spectacular knockout victory over former MMA fighter, Francis Ngannou, in the second round of their highly anticipated clash in Riyadh.
This dominant performance by Joshua once again solidifies his status as a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. Ngannou, who had previously stunned the boxing fans by taking Tyson Fury the distance in their bout last November, entered the ring with high hopes of replicating his impressive boxing debut.
However, Joshua’s relentless attack and superior ring craft proved too formidable. Despite Ngannou’s confident start, Joshua landed a devastating right hand in the first round, sending the MMA fighter crashing to the canvas.
Smelling blood, Joshua intensified his onslaught in the second round, unleashing another thunderous right that floored Ngannou once again. Refusing to let his opponent recover, Joshua delivered a final, killer right hand, forcing the referee to stop the contest within seconds.
This emphatic victory has reignited discussions about Joshua’s potential in the heavyweight division, with the potential opportunity to get another chance at redemption. He will likely be next in line to fight either Oleksandr Usyk, who twice bested him to retain all three of Joshua’s previous titles, or Usyk’s challenger, Tyson Fury, both of whom are scheduled to face off in the rearranged May 18 bout.
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