Francis Ngannou Brutally Knocked Out By Anthony Joshua In 2nd Round

Anthony Joshua dropped Francis Ngannou 3 times inside two rounds … together with an enormous proper hand that left The Predator out on the canvas!

The 34-year-old former 2x heavyweight champion was sharp from the very begin of the bout … placing 37-year-old Francis down within the first spherical with a tough straight proper. Ngannou returned to his toes and even landed a tough punch in the direction of the tip of the spherical.

In the second, AJ once more knocked Francis down … however the former UFC champ beat the rely, and the spherical continued.

However, simply a short while later, Anthony uncorked a devastating proper that landed flush to Francis’ face, bending him backward (just like the best way Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic), and instantly prompting the referee to cease the struggle.

No rely wanted.

Ngannou, as docs and medical professionals rushed in, remained down on the canvas for a few minutes … and was even given oxygen.

Fortunately, Francis ultimately acquired again on his toes, and seemed to be okay.

Regardless of lower than 6 minutes of combating, AJ inspired Francis, who pushed Tyson Fury to the brink final yr, to stay with boxing.

Promoter Eddie Hearn, who has labored with lots of the greatest and finest within the sport, known as the KO punch one of many “most destructive knockouts” he’d ever seen.