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Joshua's Class Act
British boxer Anthony Joshua received praise from fans for his sportsmanship after knocking out Francis Ngannou in their recent bout in Saudi Arabia. Rather than celebrating immediately, Joshua waited until Ngannou was back on his feet before showing any signs of victory.
Respectful Celebration
Joshua, 34, approached Ngannou after the fight, shaking his hand and offering words of encouragement. He even took a selfie with Ngannou, captioning it "Respect my guy. African Giants."
Fans React
Social media was abuzz with fans commending Joshua for his respectful gesture. Comments included "Top class," "Class act," and "Both are class acts."
Ngannou's Future
Ngannou, 37, may return to MMA for his next bout after being called out by heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira. Despite the loss, Ngannou remains a top contender in the sport.
After the fight, Ngannou expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying, "Today was a bad day in the office but tomorrow will be another day. Thank you all for the love."
