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Anthony Joshua produced a statement win, needing just two rounds to defeat Francis Ngannou
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has offered some soothing words to Francis Ngannou after taking him to the cleaners during their fight in Saudi Arabia.
34-year-old Anthony Joshua told Francis Ngannou, 37, that he remains an inspiration to many, despite suffering defeat in the second round of their heavyweight fight.
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04:45 - 09.03.2024
Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou: Fans blame Kim Kardashian for Cameroon MMA star defeat in Saudi Arabia
After his comments fans now believe that Kim Kardashian is responsible for Francis Ngannou's loss to Anthony Joshua
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05:43 - 09.03.2024
Joshua vs Ngannou: Anthony's 6-minute knockout sees Nigeria crush Cameroon again
Nigeria's Anthony Joshua proved too good for his Cameroonian challenger Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
In a video post on X (formerly Twitter) by Matchroom Boxing, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou could be seen sharing a hug after the fight.
The following conversation occurred between them;
Anthony Joshua: I say you're an inspiration, bruh.
Francis Ngannou: It is what it is
Anthony Joshua: Don't leave boxing, do it
Francis Ngannou: No, I will not
Joshua vs Ngannou in details
Many boxing fans expected Francis Ngannou to put up a brilliant fight after narrowly losing to Tyson Fury in his first fight, since switching MMA for the pugilist sport.
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However, it took only two rounds for former two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua to land a heavy punch that Cameroonian Francis Ngannou couldn't recover from.
The high-profile fight which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia had many world-class stars in attendance, including former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
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Ngannou's deafeat leaves a bitter taste in the mouth of many Cameroonians, and American rapper Drake would also be licking his wounds.
Drake lost over $615,000 (N950 million) after placing a bet in favour of Francis Ngannou to defeat Anthony Joshua.
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08:14 - 09.03.2024
Na highlight I watch? Nigeria's Boniface shocked by Joshua's 6-minute Ngannou KO
Nigeria Super Eagles star Victor Boniface also stayed up to watch the much-hyped Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou bout in Saudi.
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03:40 - 09.03.2024
Drake loses ₦950 million betting on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua
Almost 1 billion naira was lost by Drake betting on Francis Ngannou to beat Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Joshua smiles to the bank with $50 million while Ngannou rakes in $20 million despite suffering defeat.
It remains to be seen if Francis Ngannou will take Anthony Joshua's advice or he will return to MMA - a sport where he's much more established in.
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