In October 2023, Tyson Fury fought Francis Ngannou. Although he was rated much higher, the British “Gypsy King” could only win by points. This puncher was even punched to the floor by Ngannou. time. Fury’s victory over the Cameroonian boxer was controversial, but Anthony Joshua’s performance against “The Beast” Ngannou on the evening of March 8 in Saudi Arabia was completely convincing.

Fury wants to fight Joshua after defeating Usyk

Right from the first round, Ngannou had an opening and was punched to the floor by Joshua. With less than a minute left in the second round, Ngannou was knocked out a second time by a back hand to the temple. Trying to get up to compete, the Cameroonian boxer was punched in the jaw and fell flat on the floor.

The audience was amazed by the heavy, stone-like punches of “Fighting King” Joshua. Tyson Fury, one of the people present in Saudi Arabia, was also convinced by Joshua’s great punches. The “Gypsy King” boxer expressed surprise and then gave applause to the puncher. countryman.

Fury was almost “silent” when he saw Joshua win easily

Fury after the fight told DAZN: “I had a terrible performance against Ngannou, and Joshua did excellent. But if he (Joshua) meets me after I beat Usyk, it will be a very different fight. There’s still a long way to go. After solving the rabbit (Usyk), I will face Joshua. Hopefully we can have 1 match in Saudi Arabia and 1 match at Wembley.”

The victory over Ngannou shows that the former heavyweight champion’s class is still intact, he deserves to be a title opponent after the match between Fury and Usyk on May 18 has results. For the Cameroonian boxer, the loss brought him back to reality, and to become a real boxer , the former UFC heavyweight champion needs to practice more.