Joshua Knocks Out Ngannou in Second Round
Balls World Title Shot Ends in Controversial Draw
In a shocking upset, Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in the second round of their highly anticipated main event showdown on Friday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joshua, the former unified heavyweight champion, landed a devastating right hand that sent Ngannou crashing to the canvas. The referee immediately stopped the fight, giving Joshua the victory by knockout.
The win is a major upset, as Ngannou was the heavy favorite heading into the fight. The Cameroonian had won his last five fights by knockout, including a first-round demolition of former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
For Joshua, the victory is a return to form after losing his titles to Oleksandr Usyk in September. The British boxer is now the mandatory challenger for Usyk's WBO title, and a rematch between the two is expected to take place later this year.
In the co-main event, Efe Ajagba and Oscar Rivas battled to a controversial draw. Ajagba appeared to have won the fight, but the judges scored it a majority draw.
The result was met with boos from the crowd, and many fans believe that Ajagba was robbed of a victory.
Despite the controversial draw, the night belonged to Joshua. The British boxer proved that he is still one of the best heavyweights in the world, and he is now in line for another shot at the title.
Conclusion
Anthony Joshua's victory over Francis Ngannou is a reminder that anything can happen in the heavyweight division. Joshua, who was once considered to be unbeatable, has now lost twice in his last three fights. However, he has also shown that he has the power and the determination to come back stronger than ever. As the mandatory challenger for Usyk's WBO title, Joshua is now in a position to reclaim his place at the top of the heavyweight division.
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