The world of boxing is eagerly anticipating the potential clash between two of the most feared and respected fighters in the sport: Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua.
This heavyweight showdown would be a clash of titans, pitting the raw power of Ngannou against the technical brilliance of Joshua.
The boxing world witnessed a historic event as Francis Ngannou, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, made his professional boxing debut against reigning WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury on October 28, 2023.
The fight, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was billed as “Battle of the Baddest” and drew a massive audience eager to see these two titans of combat sports collide in the ring.
In the end, Fury’s experience and superior boxing skills proved too much for Ngannou. The judges scored the fight 115-111, 114-110, and 113-112 in favor of Fury, who retained his WBC Heavyweight Championship
Ngannou, known as “The Predator,” is a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion.
He is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Ngannou is known for his exceptional knockout power, having won 14 of his 16 professional fights by knockout. He is also a two-time Muay Thai kickboxing champion.
Joshua, known as “AJ,” is a British professional boxer. He is the former two-time unified heavyweight champion, having held the IBF, WBA (Super), WBO, and IBO titles.
Joshua is an Olympic gold medalist and has a professional record of 24-2, with 22 knockouts.
A fight between Ngannou and Joshua would be a clash of styles. Ngannou is a pure power puncher, while Joshua is a more technical boxer with a wide range of skills.
The fans are already demanding this fight. There is a lot of interest in seeing these two titans collide in the ring. The fight would be a major event that would generate a lot of attention and revenue.