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Similar Punch, Different Outcomes
Andy Ruiz Jr took the exact same brutal punch from Anthony Joshua that knocked out Francis Ngannou. Joshua finished Ngannou with three knockdowns and a final ruthless right hand. Fans were quick to point out the similarities between the two incidents.
Iron Chin
While Ruiz absorbed the punch and went on to drop Joshua himself, Ngannou was knocked out for the first time in his MMA and boxing career. Fans praised Ruiz's "iron chin" and debated the differences in perception and reaction time between the two fighters.
Joking About the Knockout
Ngannou, despite being KO'd for the first time, joked about not feeling the finishing shot. He stated, "I didn't feel the punch. That's what the knockout is about. I don't feel any pain." Joshua knocked out Ngannou in round two of their fight.
