Anthony Joshua produced a statement win, needing just two rounds to defeat Francis Ngannou
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has offered some soothing words to Francis Ngannou after taking him to the cleaners during their fight in Saudi Arabia.
34-year-old Anthony Joshua told Francis Ngannou, 37, that he remains an inspiration to many, despite suffering defeat in the second round of their heavyweight fight.
04:45 - 09.03.2024
Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou: Fans blame Kim Kardashian for Cameroon MMA star defeat in Saudi Arabia
After his comments fans now believe that Kim Kardashian is responsible for Francis Ngannou's loss to Anthony Joshua
05:43 - 09.03.2024
Joshua vs Ngannou: Anthony's 6-minute knockout sees Nigeria crush Cameroon again
Nigeria's Anthony Joshua proved too good for his Cameroonian challenger Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
In a video post on X (formerly Twitter) by Matchroom Boxing, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou could be seen sharing a hug after the fight.
The following conversation occurred between them;
Anthony Joshua: I say you're an inspiration, bruh.
Francis Ngannou: It is what it is
Anthony Joshua: Don't leave boxing, do it
Francis Ngannou: No, I will not
Joshua vs Ngannou in details
Many boxing fans expected Francis Ngannou to put up a brilliant fight after narrowly losing to Tyson Fury in his first fight, since switching MMA for the pugilist sport.
However, it took only two rounds for former two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua to land a heavy punch that Cameroonian Francis Ngannou couldn't recover from.
The high-profile fight which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia had many world-class stars in attendance, including former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
Ngannou's deafeat leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of many Cameroonians, and American rapper Drake would also be licking his wounds.
Drake lost over $615,000 (N950 million) after placing a bet in favour of Francis Ngannou to defeat Anthony Joshua.
08:14 - 09.03.2024
Na highlight I watch? Nigeria's Boniface shocked by Joshua's 6-minute Ngannou KO
Nigeria Super Eagles star Victor Boniface also stayed up to watch the much-hyped Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou bout in Saudi.
03:40 - 09.03.2024
Drake loses ₦950 million betting on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua
Almost 1 billion naira was lost by Drake betting on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Joshua smiles to the bank with $50 million while Ngannou rakes in $20 million despite suffering defeat.
It remains to be seen if Francis Ngannou will take Anthony Joshua's advice or he will return to MMA - a sport where he's much more established in.