Anthony Joshua brutally knocks out Francis Ngannou in two rounds as paramedics storm ring to give immediate medical attention
The former two-time heavyweight world champion scored two early knockdowns before closing the show with a massive right hand at '‘The Predator’ quickly got back to his knees but took his time to get up and continue fighting against his vastly experienced second boxing opponent.
As soon as the fight resumed, Joshua closed the show with a monster punch that put Ngannou out cold in a terrifying scene at the Kingdom Arena.British boxing's next big superstar is ready to take the reins from Joshua and Fury Meanwhile, Joshua will now move on to face the winner of Fury's upcoming two-fight series with WBO, WBA, and IBF championThe heavyweight duo will meet in a historic four-belt fight on May 18 before setting up a contracted rematch in the second half of 2024.
Anthony Joshua & Francis Ngannou share final face off as they weigh-in for their huge heavyweight bout in Riyadh"Joseph Parker is one of my favourite fighters, he had it tough and look at him now. I'm just doing it while I'm here and making the most of it. In five years I won't be fighting.
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