UFC star Francis Ngannou has issued a stern warning to Anthony Joshua ahead of their highly anticipated boxing match later this year. Speaking to reporters, Ngannou said that he intends to find out how strong Joshua’s chin is, implying that he will be looking to knock him out.
Joshua vs Ngannou
The match, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia, has generated a lot of excitement among fans, as it pits two of the biggest names in combat sports against each other. While Ngannou is relatively new to boxing, he has become one of the most feared strikers in the UFC, and many believe that he will pose a great threat
In what is sure to be one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will take on UFC star Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in March 9, 2024.
The announcement comes just two weeks after Joshua defeated Otto Wallin, and Ngannou, who made his boxing debut against Tyson Fury last year, is hoping to secure his first victory in the sport. Ngannou, known for his knockout power, will be looking to put that to the test against Joshua, who has a reputation for being one of the toughest boxers in the world.
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In an interview on The MMA Hour, Francis Ngannou, who is preparing to face Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated boxing match, warned his opponent that he is in for a tough fight. Ngannou, who many believe gave a good account of himself against Tyson Fury in his last boxing match, sounded a confident note when talking about his upcoming bout with Joshua.
“I’ve heard that he doesn’t have a chin. I’m going to find out,” the 37-year-old said.
“I watched the Wilder fight and then after that I watched the Joshua fight, and I was like, there’s an opportunity here. So I made a tweet first and then received a call.”
Ngannou Praises Anthony Joshua
After suffering two straight defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua has bounced back with three consecutive wins. This resurgence in form has put him in a good position to take on Francis Ngannou, who had this to say about Joshua’s recent performances:
“He looked amazing. Respect to him, congratulations to him. He was doing his job properly, his speed there, everything. He was sharp, very sharp.”
Ngannou’s comments suggest that he has great respect for Joshua and is expecting a tough fight.
