Anthony Joshua ends 'big conspiracy' after Francis Ngannou steals his AirPod at press conference

06/03/2024 20:27

Anthony Joshua has finally answered one of boxing's big questions.

The former two-time heavyweight world champion is set to face MMA fighter Francis Ngannou at 'Knockout Chaos' in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday night.

Ahead of their eagerly anticipated clash, AJ came together with the ex-UFC heavyweight titleholder for an eventful press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Tyson Fury stole the show from his front-row seat as he got into a heated row with Ngannou, who riled 'The Gypsy King' by claiming he was the true winner of their fight in October.

'The Predator' dropped Fury, and many people believed he was unlucky to come away from his boxing debut with a split decision defeat.

Things were much friendlier between Joshua and Ngannou, who playfully swiped his opponent's AirPod case and prompted the Englishman to end a 'big conspiracy'.

Joshua often attends public events with one earphone in, but he has refused to reveal what he is listening to, until now.

After Ngannou took his AirPod case and put the spare one in his ear, Joshua got his phone out and revealed exactly what he was listening to.

"It's just music," he said with a chuckle as garage music played.

"I don't know why there's a big conspiracy of what I listen to on my AirPod. I don't know what the big deal is."

Now he's put everyone's minds at ease, Joshua can refocus on boxing and his bid to become a three-time world champion after previously holding the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight belts.

Oleksandr Usyk beat the 34-year-old in back-to-back to end his second title reign, but he's since rebounded with three impressive wins to put himself in the mix for world honours.

If Joshua makes it four in a row, he could fight for the undisputed championship after Fury and Usyk square off in a historic four-belt clash on May 18.

First, he's got to get by Ngannou the Kingdom Arena in two days' time.