- Anthony Joshua became a household name with his dominant knockout victory over mixed martial arts legend Francis Ngannou.
- During the in-ring post-fight talk, AJ urged Ngannou not to quit boxing, calling him an “inspiration.”
- Joshua won four straight after losing to Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk
- The win gives Joshua the chance to become a three-time world heavyweight champion and potentially face Usyk or Fury.
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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – Anthony Joshua dominated his heavyweight bout against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, winning by knockout in the second round.
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This victory further solidifies the Joshua's path Aiming for his third world championship title.
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After their match, a video was released of Joshua praising him. Gannou as a source of inspiration and inspired him to remain in the world of boxing.
of video It was spread on X (formerly Twitter).
I heard Joshua say,
“You are an inspiration. Never leave boxing again.”
Ngannou replied:
“no i don't.”
Joshua continued:
“Don’t quit boxing, don’t quit boxing.”
Joshua grabbed the microphone and once again spoke his heart out in the ring.
He said:
“I just try my best every time and go home. Nothing changes for me.”
The win improved Joshua's overall record to 28 wins and 3 losses, and sent a strong message, especially to Fury, who was watching the fight from the sidelines.
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Joshua immediately expressed his eagerness to challenge the winner of the next bout. Fury vs Usyk match.
He also credited coach Ben Davison for reinvigorating his ability to earn knockouts.
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Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou appear poised to win big in their upcoming heavyweight showdown.
Joshua's earnings are rumored to be in excess of £30 million, underscoring his status as one of boxing's highest-paid athletes.
Conversely, Ngannou's £16m payout highlights the growing popularity of crossover bouts and his growing stature in combat sports.
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