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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Boxing industry predictions
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When British heavyweight Anthony Joshua fights Francis Ngannou on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he hopes to build on his recent winning streak.
After winning three straight fights over the previous 11 months, the two-time world champion Joshua has rebuilt his career. However, he now faces the former UFC champion, who has little to lose.
In October, French-Cameroonian boxer Ngannou made his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. In a non-title fight, Ngannou shockingly defeated the WBC world champion before losing on a split decision.
Is Ngannou a legitimate heavyweight contender or is he just a passing fad? Will Joshua crumble under the pressure of a possible matchup with Fury?
Here are some forecasts from well-known figures in the boxing community.
British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley predicts an upset victory for AJ. Ngannou is a pretty tough man, so I’m not sure if it’s a knockout or not.
“Yes, AJ is very strong and does punch very hard himself, but it is a bit of a different animal with someone like Ngannou who is used to taking elbows and knees to the head.”
Middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz: “In six or eight rounds, Anthony Joshua puts him out.” His explosiveness will be utilized, and his proper foundations will be
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