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Tensions Rise at Face-to-Face Meeting
Anthony Joshua appeared stony-faced as he locked eyes with Francis Ngannou during their first face-to-face encounter at a press conference. The heavyweight pair are set to clash on March 8 in Saudi Arabia, and Ngannou wasted no time in questioning Joshua's punch resilience, specifically targeting his chin.
Ngannou Takes Aim at Joshua's Chin
Ngannou boldly stated, "I'm going to fight him, so what do you think I'm going to do? Look for his chin. In a fight, you try to hit somebody in the chin or wherever you can hit him, right? Yes, I heard that he doesn't have a chin. I don't know if it's true or not. We are going to find out. I hope I get the opportunity to test that out. That's my wish, that's what I'm wishing for."
Joshua Vows Not to Underestimate Ngannou
As tensions rose, Joshua, 34, made it clear that he would not underestimate Ngannou's power. Despite Ngannou's controversial loss on points to Tyson Fury in October, the former UFC champion dropped Fury on his boxing debut. Joshua acknowledged Ngannou's reputation as a powerful puncher but also recognized his boxing skills, stating, "He was exceptional on the inside and made life very complicated for Tyson. So much so that I do belong to the opinion that he beat Fury."
March 8 Clash Anticipated
The highly anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is set for March 8 in Saudi Arabia. Boxing and MMA fans alike are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this crossover battle.
