Francis Ngannou shares what caught him off guard the most about…

Following his heartbreaking KO loss to Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou has vowed to keep boxing and acknowledged that his opponent’s “timing” during their bout caught him off guard.

Joshua defeated Ngannou in just two rounds on Friday night in Saudi Arabia after putting on an outstanding display.

 

After being knocked out by Joshua’s vicious knockout blow, the former UFC heavyweight champion needed oxygen and medical care from the ringside physician. The two-time heavyweight champion floored Ngannou three times during the bout.

When asked how he felt following Joshua’s knockout, Ngannou said, “Sad, that’s how I’m feeling.”

Ngannou says he will continue boxing even though his record includes losses to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Ngannou remarked, “I think I can still do both.”

Following Anthony Joshua’s third knockdown, Francis Ngannou responds to the loss.
Following his knockout by Anthony Joshua (Getty), Francis Ngannou required medical treatment. He said, “I’m going to take some time to rest, come back and make it.”

“I was aware from the start that what I was doing to rise to the top of the game was risky, and that’s exactly what happened.”

When asked what about Joshua astonished him, Ngannou replied, “I think he got the right timing.”

“Mostly, it was about the timing.”