Ngannou's Pre-Fight Doubt
Francis Ngannou woke up on the morning of his face-off with Anthony Joshua with a gut feeling that he might not win the fight. Despite his stellar boxing debut last October, the former UFC heavyweight champion suffered a brutal second-round knockout at the hands of AJ in their recent Saudi showdown.
Ngannou's Determination
Despite the defeat, Ngannou, 37, has no plans to walk away from boxing. He expressed his intention to continue in the ring, stating, "I think boxing owes me now and I really intend to collect."
Joshua's Perspective
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, believes Ngannou still has a lot to offer in boxing. In his post-fight interview, Joshua acknowledged Ngannou's skills and expressed his eagerness to face him again in the future.
Future Plans
Joshua shared his dedication to the sport, mentioning, "I just want to fight." Despite the recent outcome, both fighters seem determined to continue their boxing careers and face new challenges in the ring.