In a battle between champions from different combat sports, Anthony Joshua proved that elite boxing skills could defeat pure power and size when he knocked out Francis Ngannou last night.
Round 1:
The fighters came out as aggressive as expected, given their intimidating knockout pedigree. Ngannou landed some bombs that got the crowd going, but AJ showed excellent head movement and footwork to avoid damage.
Round 2:
Just when it seemed Ngannou was finding his timing, Joshua landed a flush straight left that caught the UFC star and dropped him. Ngannou barely beat the count but was still wobbled, and AJ pounced, unleashing a flurry that forced the ref stoppage.
Aftermath:
Fans were stunned at the result but applauded Joshua’s boxing mastery over Ngannou’s power. Both men embraced after, generating buzz for a potential rematch. AJ called for boxing vs. MMA superfights to become more common.
The defeat was Ngannou’s first ever by KO/TKO and snapped his 12-fight win streak. Joshua proved once again that he belongs among the best heavyweights in combat sports globally.
Although it was just an exhibition, Joshua delivered an irresistible showcase of why boxing skills can trump raw power with the right fighter. Fans are now demanding other champions across MMA and boxing to test their abilities in crossover super fights.
