British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was seen wearing a serious expression as he locked eyes with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. The confrontation took place during a press conference ahead of their highly anticipated crossover fight in Saudi Arabia on March 8.
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Ngannou questions Joshua's punch resilience
During the press conference, Ngannou openly questioned Joshua's ability to withstand punches. He stated, "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."
Tensions rise as Joshua holds his gaze
Joshua, known for his intense focus during fights, did not break eye contact with Ngannou. The tension between the two fighters seemed to escalate as they faced off at the press conference.
Ngannou's knockout power
Ngannou, who made his boxing debut in October, made headlines by knocking down Tyson Fury despite ultimately losing the fight on points. Joshua acknowledged Ngannou's punching power but vowed not to underestimate him, saying, "If Tyson underestimated Ngannou, I sure won't. Francis has lost the element of surprise with me. 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."
The clash between Joshua and Ngannou is highly anticipated, as fans eagerly await a showdown between the two heavyweight fighters. With their respective reputations and power, this crossover fight promises to be an unforgettable event.
