British boxer, Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou with a noxious second-round finish to continue his march towards becoming a three-time world champion on Friday.
This came as the most devastating knockout of Joshua’s career to follow up statement stoppages over Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin in igniting his pursuit of another world title opportunity.
Ngannou had arrived with so much momentum after a debut performance against Fury back in October.
However, as 4am approached in Saudi Arabia, Joshua was in no mood for further drama, taking his stance abruptly.
“Francis Ngannou beat the WBC heavyweight champion of the world – I should be WBC heavyweight champion of the world.
“He’s a dreamer, a risk-taker, that story of his should not be clouded by tonight.” Joshua joked.
The win takes Joshua to 28-3 in his career while offering another statement to eyes of Fury in the front-row.
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