Anthony Joshua accused of fighting Francis Ngannou in order to outdo Tyson Fury

Joshua's Motives Questioned

Anthony Joshua is facing accusations that his upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou is simply a ploy to try and outshine his rival, Tyson Fury. Ngannou previously stepped into the boxing ring to face Fury, nearly causing an upset in the process. Despite criticism, Joshua seems determined to take on Ngannou in what some are calling a pointless exhibition.

Controversial Fury Fight

In his bout with Fury, Ngannou gave a strong performance, almost defeating the undefeated boxer. Fury was dropped in round three and had to fight hard to secure a controversial split-decision victory. This result ensured Fury's undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk, which is set to take place on February 17.

Joshua's Alternative Opponents

Retired former super-middleweight champion Carl Froch has criticized Joshua's choice of opponent, suggesting that he should be fighting top contenders and real boxers instead. Froch mentioned names such as Zhilei Zhang, Joe Joyce, and Daniel Dubois as potential opponents for Joshua. He believes that the fight with Ngannou serves no purpose for the sport of boxing.

Boxing Bosses' Plans

Despite the criticism, boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in having the winner of the Fury-Usyk fight face the victor of the Joshua-Ngannou bout. This would potentially set up a highly anticipated unification match in the future.