Big KO prediction surfaces as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou on a stacked card – Comprehensive Guide
The mental chess match is already in motion leading up to the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou scheduled for Saturday [AEDT] in Saudi Arabia.
While Joshua
is the clear frontrunner to emerge victorious, Ngannou has claimed that the
acclaimed boxer appears "nervous" as they approach their showdown.
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During a
Tuesday workout session, Ngannou shared his observations with reporters,
stating, "We were doing the promo, and he was very chilled, very relaxed.
I asked him if he was OK because he looked a little nervous or something. I
asked him if he was OK because I was OK. I had no problems. I was just talking
around, laughing. I think we are both professional enough to know what we have
to do to get to where we want to go."
Surprisingly,
despite Ngannou entering only his second professional fight, having previously
excelled in the UFC, he seems unfazed. The pressure appears to be squarely on
Joshua's shoulders, aiming for a potential world title bout against Filip
Hrgovic or a clash with the winner of the Fury vs. Usyk fight in May. A loss to
Ngannou could reshape the narrative.
For more
details on the upcoming card, stay tuned for the ultimate guide, encompassing
the latest news, viewing information, and the anticipated ring walks of Ngannou
and Joshua.
Ngannou's
formidable power is forecasted to pose a significant threat to Joshua. Dewey
Cooper, Ngannou's coach, expressed confidence in a knockout victory,
emphasizing that Fury's durability may surpass Joshua's in the heavyweight
division. Shaun George, trainer of Zhilei Zhang, echoed this sentiment, boldly
stating, "Anthony Joshua gets stopped in this fight."
In another noteworthy matchup, Zhang, holding the WBO interim strap, faces off against Joseph Parker, seeking redemption for his 2018 loss to Joshua. The clash intensifies with a clause guaranteeing Zhang a rematch in case of defeat.
Australia's
undefeated heavyweight prospect, Justis Huni, looks to continue his ascent in a
10-round battle against South African Kevin Lerena.
For
Australian viewers, the preliminary card kicks off around 3 am (AEDT), with the
main card commencing around 5.10 am. Joshua and Ngannou are expected to make
their ring walks at approximately 9.50 am.
Full Fight Card:
Main card (6
pm UK, main event 10.50 UK):
- Anthony
Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou (Heavyweights)
- Zhilei
Zhang vs. Joseph Parker (WBO interim heavyweight title)
- Rey Vargas
vs. Nick Ball (WBC featherweight title)
- Israil
Madrimov vs. Magomed Kurbanov (Vacant WBA super welterweight title)
- Gavin
Gwynne vs. Mark Chamberlain (WBA international lightweight title)
- Justis
Huni vs. Kevin Lerena (Heavyweight)
- Roman Fury
vs. Martin Svarc (Heavyweight)
Prelims (4 pm UK):
- Jack
McGann vs. Louis Green (Super welterweight)
- Ziyad
Almaayouf vs. Christian Lopez Flores (Super lightweight)
- Andrii
Novytski vs. Juan Torres (Heavyweights)