Highlights
- Ngannou displays remarkable punching power, plans to take on Joshua after Wilder's loss.
- Joshua confident in his ability to secure knockout victory, improved since bout with Fury.
- Odds favor Joshua at -400 against Ngannou at +300 in upcoming heavyweight clash.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou issues a stern warning to Anthony Joshua, showcasing his formidable punching prowess ahead of their heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, who is recuperating from consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, regained momentum with a knockout victory over Otto Wallin in December.
Originally slated to face Deontay Wilder, Joshua's plans shifted after Wilder's loss to Joseph Parker on the same night, leading him to confront another of Tyson Fury's previous opponents. Ngannou, known for his devastating knockout abilities, holds the world record for the hardest punch ever recorded at a staggering 129,161 units.
Notably, Ngannou dropped Tyson Fury in his debut boxing match, a bout many believed he should have won. With both fighters possessing immense power, the outcome of their March 9 bout is likely to be determined by who can land the decisive blow first.
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Guide: Live Stream, Predictions, Match Card & Betting Odds
Anthony Joshua takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after his close contest with Tyson Fury.Francis Ngannou Collaborates With Gymshark To Display His Punch Power
‘The Predator’ Says Fans Can Earn £10,000 If They Match His Power
In an Instagram ad, Ngannou doesn’t need to wind up his punch to land the maximum 999 score on the Gymshark punch machine. ‘The Predator’ seemingly effortlessly blasted the punch bag before inviting fans in the UK to give it a try.
Joshua is just as confident as Ngannou when it comes to scoring the knockout victory. The former UFC champion says that he has improved since his boxing debut against Fury last year in November. Ngannou earned the respect of boxing purist who believed he stood no chance against the reigning WBC heavyweight boxing champion.
Francis Ngannou's PFL Debut Opponent Revealed By Donn Davis
PFL boss Donn Davis is confident Francis Ngannou will make his PFL debut in 2024 and has an opponent in mind.Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Undercard and Betting Odds
‘AJ’ Is The Favorite To Secure The Win
In the latest fight odds, Anthony Joshua stands as a -400 favorite over Francis Ngannou at +300 in the heavyweight division clash. Meanwhile, Rey Vargas, the reigning WBC featherweight titleholder, faces Nick Ball with Vargas holding odds of +138 against Ball's -160. The vacant WBA super welterweight title bout features Israil Madrimov squaring off against Magomed Kurbanov.
Zhilei Zhang defends his WBO interim heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, with Zhang being favored at -225 and Parker at +170. Additionally, in the lightweight division, Mark Chamberlain takes on Gavin Gwynne, while heavyweights Andrii Novytskyi and Juan Torres prepare for their showdown.
