Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Joshua Ferociously Knocks Down Ngannou in Brutal Second Round

On March 8th, 2024, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou faced off in the ring in what proved to be an epic showdown.

The fight was intense, but ultimately, Anthony Joshua emerged victorious.
He knocked out Ngannou with a vicious right hand in the opening round and continued his dominance by knocking down the former UFC heavyweight champion twice more in the following rounds, leaving Ngannou flat out for the count.

Joshua controlled the fight from the outset, displaying a perfect balance of patience and pressure to secure his win.

This bout marks a significant moment for Joshua, widely acclaimed as the most destructive knockout of his career. With this victory, Joshua aims to reignite his pursuit of another world title opportunity.

Reflecting on the fight, Joshua commented, “When I saw the fight with Fury, I thought, damn, this guy could fight. I wanted a piece of that. He’s an inspiration, a great champion, and this shouldn’t take away from his capabilities. He can come again. I told him he shouldn’t leave boxing. He’s two fights in, and he’s fought the best.”