Francis Ngannou, known for his success in MMA, is set to face off against Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated boxing match on March 8. Despite Ngannou's lack of professional boxing wins, his performance in the ring has caught the attention of Joshua's training team.
In his professional debut, Ngannou surprised many by dropping elite heavyweight Tyson Fury and putting up a strong fight in a 10-round non-title bout, ultimately losing on a split decision. This display of skill and physicality has shown that Ngannou's abilities from the UFC heavyweight championship can translate into the boxing ring.
Joshua's new trainer, Ben Davison, has emphasized the need to respect Ngannou as a formidable opponent. Davison acknowledges Ngannou's power and attributes that could pose a threat to Joshua, who has held the unified heavyweight world champion title twice before.
Davison highlighted Ngannou's composure and patience, qualities that make him a dangerous puncher. Despite Ngannou's limited experience in boxing, Davison is studying his MMA background and the fight against Tyson Fury to prepare Joshua for the upcoming match.
While Ngannou's boxing skills may still be evolving, Davison remains cautious of potential surprises from Ngannou during the fight. He stressed the importance of being prepared for Ngannou's capabilities and any new tactics he may employ against Joshua.
The fight between Joshua and Ngannou promises to be an exciting showdown, with both fighters bringing their unique strengths to the ring. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Box Office on March 8.
