How Anthony Joshua Defeated Ex-UFC Champion, Ngannou In Epic Boxing Showdown

Anthony Joshua, the renowned British boxer, achieved an impressive victory in a thrilling heavyweight boxing match against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.

The highly anticipated bout concluded dramatically in the second round with Joshua emerging as the victor, solidifying his position in the boxing world.

From the onset, Anthony Joshua displayed his exceptional boxing skills, knocking Ngannou to the canvas in the opening round.

He then continued his dominance into the second round, where at 2:38, he landed a formidable right hand that knocked Ngannou out cold.

The powerful blow left Ngannou incapacitated on the canvas for over a minute, during which he received oxygen, as reported by the DAZN broadcast covering the event.

This victory marks Joshua’s fourth consecutive win, improving his record to 28-3, following his previous back-to-back losses to Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk.

The win not only solidifies Joshua’s position in the heavyweight boxing scene but also signals a remarkable comeback since those defeats.

For Ngannou, this match represented a significant challenge as he transitioned from mixed martial arts to professional boxing.

Having made an impressive pro boxing debut in October, where he managed to knock down Tyson Fury and secured a split-decision loss, expectations were high for the Cameroonian fighter.