British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
34-year-old Joshua floored the former UFC champion in the first round and early in the second.
“I’m going back to my cage and when they let me out, I’ll fight again,” Joshua said, as WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury watched on from ringside.
A dazed Ngannou rose to his feet in Riyadh but was stunned by an explosive and formidable right moments later as the referee halted the contest and appeared to be out before he even hit the canvas and required medical treatment.
Speaking after the bout, Joshua praised Ngannou as a strong fighter while throwing a dig at the current WBC Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury
“When I saw the fight with Tyson Fury I thought ‘I want some of that’. [Ngannou] is a great champion and this doesn’t take anything away from his capabilities,” said Joshua.
“I told him not to leave boxing. He’s two fights in and he’s fought the best.”
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