Anthony Joshua believed Francis Ngannou boxing match does not lead to championship glory, 2 months before agreeing to fight ex-UFC star

Anthony Joshua, a well-known boxer, expressed his skepticism about the advantages of boxing Francis Ngannou 2 months before the announcement of their fight. Joshua seemed adamant that this fight would not lead to championship glory and hence was a dwindling prospect.

Despite these reservations, Anthony Joshua has now agreed to the fight. This decision marks a tremendous shift in his perspective. Francis Ngannou, known for his formidable power in the UFC, represents a unique challenge for Joshua. However, in an interview a couple of months ago AJ had the following to say:

For an entertainment point of view... yeah, so I'm looking at: does it lead me towards the championship? It doesn't

Anthony Joshua via iFL TV

The agreement to fight Ngannou displays a change in fight sports, where an increasing number of cross-over athletes test their skills toward each other. Such matches generate big public interest and regularly draw large audiences.

However, Joshua’s initial doubts about the fight’s relevance for his career route in boxing are noteworthy. His worries highlight the continuing debate within the sports network about the value and impact of crossover fights on an athlete’s legacy and the standing of their authentic sport.

At the same time, the fight with Ngannou guarantees spectacle, it additionally raises questions about the evolving landscape of boxing and MMA.

Was Francis Ngannou robbed in his fight against Tyson Fury?

Fury vs Ngannou for the title of “baddest man on the planet” was a spectacle to behold. Although Ngannou got a stunning knockdown ver Tyson Fury; he lost to a split decision. This led many fans to speculate whether the fight was rigged.

Ngannou had a special training camp for this mega event. He was also given special guidance by one the greatest to ever lace boxing gloves: Mike Tyson. But even so, the fight didn’t go in his favor. However, many fight fans across the globe openly said that according to them Ngannou was the real winner. Mike Tyson himself said that it was a “robbery.”

Boxing judges can always leave the fans scratching their heads and this is what happened in Fury vs. Ngannou. The decision was not challenged by Ngannou, but he too expressed his disappointment in the result of the match.

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