Francis Ngannou posts crazy workout footage and fans fear KO power for Anthony Joshua
21/02/2024 12:46
Some fans are becoming increasingly worried for Anthony Joshua.
The former two-time heavyweight world champion is scheduled to fight novice boxer Francis Ngannou at 'Knockout Chaos' in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 8.
Naturally, AJ is a big favourite to beat the former UFC champion, despite the fact he shockingly dropped WBC titleholder Tyson Fury in his boxing debut last October.
However, a significant section of fight fans are changing their opinion on the matchup after getting a brief glimpse into Ngannou's second boxing camp.
On Tuesday, 'The Predator' shared gym footage on social media.
It shows his long-time boxing coach Dewey Cooper, who is predicting a KO win for his fighter, launching a massive medicine ball at Ngannou's abs as he nonchalantly stares into space.
The post was captioned: "My face when they said that I don't belong in boxing..Not born different, built different."
Ngannou's crazy workout convinced some people Joshua will get beat.
One person commented: "AJ has a mega problem not solvable."
Another said: "AJ is in trouble."
A third person joked: "Legend says they had to add cement on the ball cause he was breaking them all."
Someone else added: "Can't wait for you to embarrass AJ."
One fan predicted: "Joshua backs out guaranteed."
UFC commentator Jon Anik, meanwhile simply wrote: “King.”
Joshua is hoping a win over Ngannou will earn him another title shot.
The 34-year-old is currently on the comeback trail after suffering two consecutive defeats against WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
So far, Joshua has picked up victories over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin, whom he impressively stopped in five rounds last December, to rebuild his career.
Whoever wins when Joshua and Ngannou square off next month will be perfectly placed to challenge for all the belts after Usyk and Fury meet in a historic undisputed fight on May 18.
