Anthony Joshua delivered a stunning performance as he knocked out Francis Ngannou in the second round of their heavyweight bout in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 9. The fight, which had fans around the world on the edge of their seats, saw Joshua twice flooring Ngannou before delivering the final decisive blow.

The match had been eagerly anticipated and the undercard bouts only added to the suspense. However, the wait was well worth it as Joshua’s powerful right-hand punch left a lasting impression. The destructive force of the punch, following two previous blows, left Ngannou unable to mount a response, sealing Joshua’s victory in spectacular fashion.

Following this remarkable win, the stage is set for a potentially epic showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. With Joshua’s dominant display in Riyadh, the heavyweight division is now brimming with excitement, and fans can look forward to more thrilling live coverage from Al Jazeera in the near future, including T20 international cricket and Premier League football action over the weekend.

Looking ahead, the next heavyweight event to mark on the calendar is on May 18, when Tyson Fury will take on Oleksandr Usyk in what promises to be a historic undisputed heavyweight title fight. With the anticipation building for this clash, all eyes are on Joshua, who is poised for what could be one of the most significant bouts in recent heavyweight history.

Meanwhile, promoter Eddie Hearn expressed unwavering confidence in Joshua, declaring him as the number one boxer in the world and predicting a knockout victory if Joshua were to face Fury in the ring. Joshua himself reflected on his journey, admitting to questioning himself in order to evolve and grow as a fighter.

As the dust settles on this electrifying battle, the boxing world eagerly awaits what the future holds for these heavyweight giants.