Relive the thrilling showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou with the full fight video highlights from their main event clash on Friday night at the Freedom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Here’s a breakdown of the action:
Round 1: Both fighters start cautiously, with Ngannou initiating the action with a left hook. Anthony Joshua maintains distance with his jab and feints, while Ngannou shows improved boxing skills compared to his previous bout against Fury. However, Joshua catches Ngannou with a powerful straight right hand, sending him to the canvas. Ngannou gets up and regains his composure, but Joshua gains confidence from the knockdown.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-8 in favor of Joshua.
Round 2: Ngannou, perhaps overconfident, continues to press forward but walks into another devastating right hand from Joshua, resulting in another knockdown. Despite getting back up, Ngannou appears to be in trouble. Joshua remains patient, landing shots to the body and waiting for the right moment. Then, with a perfectly timed right hand, Joshua delivers a final blow that sends Ngannou crashing to the canvas, ending the fight in a spectacular knockout victory for Joshua.
Post-fight: Ngannou eventually gets back on his feet, but Joshua’s precision and power are evident in the devastating knockouts. The first right hand lands cleanly on Ngannou’s temple, while the final blow is a textbook example of a knockout punch. Joshua’s performance secures him a memorable victory and possibly the knockout of the year.
Watch the full fight video highlights to witness the electrifying moments of this heavyweight clash.
