Nigerian-British born Anthony Joshua has defeated Cameroonian Francis Ngannou in just two rounds of 6 minutes into the boxing sporting fight.

The event saw Anthony Joshua in a full authority of the ring with a constant penetrating strikes of punches forcing Francis Ngannou to fall on the strands of the boxing ring ropes and flat on the floor.

Many had thought the match may go otherwise believing that Francis Ngannou has an iron chin.

During the live match, in just one and a half rounds into the boxing competition, Francis Ngannou visited or fell to the ring floor three times. And after the last one he could not get up for a very long time.

Francis Ngannou told Cameroon fans after the match that he is sorry for the knockout loss to Nigeria’s Anthony Joshua.

Some sports commentators described the match following Anthony Joshua brutally knocking out Francis Ngannou in second round as a redemptive display of power and skill.

Anthony Joshua knocking out the former Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou has solidified his quest for a third world championship on Friday. 

The clash which occurred in Saudi Arabia which was highly anticipated saw Joshua unleashed a violent right hand punch in the opening round, setting the tone for his dominant performance.

According to Pulse Sports, “the victory not only marked the most destructive knockout of Joshua’s career but also served as a statement following his recent triumphs over Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin.

The win propels Joshua to a record of 28-3 in his career and positions him as a formidable contender for the winner of the upcoming clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship”. 

Anthony Joshua in a statement after the fight expressed his admiration for Fury, stating, “When I saw the fight with Fury, I thought damn, this guy could fight, I wanted a piece of that.”

Adding that Francis Ngannou; “He’s an inspiration, a great champion, and this shouldn’t take away from his capabilities. He can come again. He can go a long way if he stays dedicated.”

It was observed that throughout the bout, Joshua showcased superior speed, hitting Ngannou with precise strikes and asserting his authority in the ring.

“The former unified world champion’s dedication to a focused approach paid off, as he delivered a ruthless exposure to the true world of heavyweight boxing to Ngannou, who had previously gained momentum with a stunning debut performance against Fury.

Joshua’s strategic use of feints and punishing combinations left Ngannou struggling to find a read, ultimately culminating in a devastating second-round finish. 

The British boxer credited his relationship with trainer Ben Davison for his resurgence, noting the impact of Davison on his knockout instincts.

“Francis Ngannou beat the WBC heavyweight champion of the world – I should be WBC heavyweight champion of the world,” Joshua joked, highlighting the competitive spirit in the heavyweight division. 

The victory comes as a redemption for Joshua, who faced skepticism after back-to-back losses to Usyk. 

Two years later, Joshua proved doubters wrong with a performance that blew the door to more exciting opportunities wide open.

In the front row at ringside Tyson Fury watched as Joshua wasted no time in making it clear that he is gunning for the winner of Fury and Usyk who are set to face off on May 18″, Pulse Sports stated.

Meanwhile, the former Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho who was in Saudi Arabia to watch Anthony Joshua fight against Francis Ngannou, was seen grinning from ear to ear as he came to the ring to congratulate Anthony Joshua on his devastating two-round demolition of Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that “the legendary Portuguese manager looked happier than the Nigerian knockout king himself after witnessing AJ’s blistering display of power-punching at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.

Mourinho and Anthony Joshua
Joshua had wasted no time in taking control against the former UFC heavyweight champion, flooring Ngannou heavily in the first round with a blistering right hand.

The Cameroonian, who was the overwhelming favourite for the bout by bookmarkers, beat the count but was soon on the receiving end of more vicious Joshua attacks.

A straight right hand in the second crashed home on Ngannou’s jaw, leaving him dazed and gone as Nigeria’s Joshua celebrated another win.

When the umpire ended the bout after just six minutes of action, Mourinho was one of the first to step forward and congratulate the victorious Joshua per a video on social media.

The former Manchester United and Chelsea boss shook hands warmly with the 34-year-old and appeared to be revelling in the brutality of the finish, despite Joshua’s relatively subdued reaction.

To see a most fearsome fighter ruthlessly dispatched by his friend Joshua will have tasted very sweet indeed for the grinning Mourinho. Nigerian superiority has been firmly re-established on another glorious night in Saudi.

Right after Anthony Joshua knocked down Francis Ngannou, Mourinho congratulated him”.