Anthony Joshua continued his winning streak with a commanding performance, securing a second-round knockout victory over Cameroonian boxer Francis Ngannou in the headline bout of the “Knockout Chaos” event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Building on his momentum from consecutive wins in 2023, including triumphs over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, Joshua faced a tough challenge in December against Otto Wallin. Despite Wallin’s reputation as a formidable opponent with a southpaw stance, Joshua secured a fifth-round technical knockout victory.
Notably, Joshua has now added Ngannou to his list of knockout victories, showcasing his prowess by defeating two fighters who previously took Tyson Fury the distance. Ngannou, known for his surprising knockout of Fury in their previous match, was seen as a formidable opponent for Joshua.
However, Joshua proved his critics wrong by outboxing Ngannou throughout the two rounds, fulfilling his promise to make a statement. The fight concluded with a knockout win for Joshua within just five minutes, leaving Ngannou in need of medical attention and receiving oxygen at the ring corner before regaining his footing.
In the post-match conference, Joshua expressed his eagerness to face the winner of the Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk match, signaling his intent to reclaim the world heavyweight titles. Joshua’s decisive victory adds another chapter to his successful boxing career and sets the stage for potentially high-profile future matchups.
