Tyson Fury was dropped by a left hook from Francis Ngannou in a shocking moment in recent boxing history. Ngannou, making his pro boxing debut, capitalized on Fury's miscalculation. Ngannou, 37, meets Anthony Joshua in his second boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou has improved his boxing skills after sparring with Fury and training with Dewey Cooper.
Joshua, known for his seek-and-destroy style, looked rejuvenated in a fifth-round TKO victory over Otto Wallin. Since being upset by Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019, Joshua has appeared hesitant to unleash his power shots. Ngannou is the underdog against Joshua, but his power has proven to be a threat in the ring.
Ngannou is focused on his boxing career, aiming to challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Joshua and Ngannou are both pursuing the same goal through different paths. Ngannou is determined to continue his success in the boxing world.