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Britain's Anthony Joshua made probably the most highly effective assertion within the heavyweight division with a devastating second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
The 34-year-old Joshua knocked down the UFC champion late within the first spherical and early within the second spherical.
A dazed Ngannou rose to his ft in Riyadh, however was left surprised an explosive and formidable second later because the referee stopped the competition.
The 37-year-old was out earlier than even hitting the canvas and required medical therapy.
“I'm going again in my cage and once they let me out, I'll struggle once more,” Joshua stated, whereas WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury watched from ringside.
Joshua did what his compatriot Fury couldn’t.
Fury gave Ngannou a troublesome problem in October, when he was knocked out by the newcomer earlier than profitable on factors.
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