Athletistic/Boxing. Former WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF world heavyweight titleholder, Briton Anthony Joshua, has highlighted the significance of his victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The fight took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and ended with Joshua winning by knockout in the second round.
“Francis Ngannou managed to defeat the WBC world champion (This refers to Ngannou’s fight with WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Fury was victorious via split decision, but many dispute the outcome favored Ngannou. – Approximately.), which means I now have to become world champion,” Joshua said at the post-fight press conference.
Remember that Joshua currently has 28 victories and three defeats.
- Ngannou apologized for defeat in Joshua fight
Source: Sport
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