Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou has set his sights on a potential showdown with British boxing champion Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, who is known for his impressive performances in the UFC octagon, recently expressed his interest in transitioning to professional boxing and taking on Joshua in what would be only his second pro boxing fight.
Ngannou, who currently holds the UFC heavyweight title, has been making waves in the combat sports world with his devastating knockout power and impressive athleticism. The 35-year-old fighter has quickly become one of the most feared heavyweights in the UFC, with a string of impressive victories over some of the biggest names in the sport.
In a recent interview, Ngannou revealed that he would love to step into the boxing ring with Joshua and test his skills against the reigning heavyweight champion. “I have a lot of respect for Anthony Joshua and what he has accomplished in his boxing career. But I believe that I have the power and the skill to knock him out and become the heavyweight champion of the world,” Ngannou said.
Ngannou’s interest in boxing comes as no surprise, as many MMA fighters have made successful transitions to the sport in recent years. Fighters like Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal have crossed over to boxing with varying degrees of success, and Ngannou believes that he has what it takes to make a similar impact in the sport.
If Ngannou were to face Joshua in Saudi Arabia, it would undoubtedly be a huge event that would capture the attention of fight fans around the world. Joshua, who currently holds multiple world titles in boxing, is considered one of the best heavyweights in the sport and has faced some of the toughest competition in the division.
Ngannou’s knockout power would certainly pose a significant threat to Joshua, who has been known to be vulnerable to big punches in the past. If Ngannou were able to land one of his trademark haymakers on Joshua, it could spell trouble for the British champion and potentially lead to an upset victory for the Cameroonian fighter.
While a fight between Ngannou and Joshua is still just speculation at this point, it is clear that Ngannou is serious about pursuing a career in boxing and testing himself against the best in the sport. With his impressive physical attributes and natural fighting ability, Ngannou could very well make a successful transition to boxing and become a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division.
For now, Ngannou will continue to focus on his MMA career and defending his UFC heavyweight title against the top contenders in the division. But if an opportunity arises for him to step into the boxing ring with Anthony Joshua, you can be sure that Ngannou will be ready to seize the moment and make a statement on the world stage.