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Jake Paul reacts after Anthony Joshua KO’s Francis Ngannou
Zain Bando - March 8, 2024
Jake Paul has reacted after Anthony Joshua floored former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in less than two rounds. Paul, who defeated Ryan Bourland in San Juan, Puerto Rico to begin the month of March, took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) and gave props to Joshua for maximizing under tremendous pressure.
Francis Ngannou issues statement following nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Francis Ngannou has issued a statement after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua this evening in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) squared off with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3) in tonight’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pros react after Anthony Joshua brutally KO's Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squared off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight was to be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.
Anthony Joshua KO's Francis Ngannou in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squares off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight will be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.
Tyson Fury accuses Francis Ngannou of letting newfound boxing money change him: "He's this cocky guy"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury badly wants Francis Ngannou again. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently in Saudi Arabia, to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou up close. For Tyson Fury, he has a history with both men. While he’s never held the ring with ‘AJ’, the two have been British rivals for years now. The same cannot be said for the other man in tonight’s boxing event.
Drake makes $615,000 bet on Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: "Betting on a scary man"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
Famed rapper Drake is rolling with Francis Ngannou to defeat Anthony Joshua in his boxing return. ‘The Predator’ is set to make the walk to the ring in just a few short hours from now. Back for the first time since a split-decision loss to Tyson Fury in his boxing debut last year, Francis Ngannou will face Anthony Joshua. For his part, ‘AJ’ is red-hot heading into the matchup, winning his last three fights.
‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
Follow BJ Penn.com for all of today’s ‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights. The main event takes place today, Friday, March 8th from the Freedom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alistair Overeem believes one facet of Anthony Joshua’s game will make him vulnerable against Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Alistair Overeem has explained why he believes Anthony Joshua could run into some problems against Francis Ngannou. Tonight, Francis Ngannou will go head to head with Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster boxing match. It serves as just the second pro outing for Ngannou following his incredible bout with Tyson Fury. As for Joshua, he’s hoping to make a statement by putting a real beating on the former UFC heavyweight champion.
Jake Paul opens as betting favorite for newly announced Mike Tyson fight
Susan Cox - March 7, 2024
Jake Paul has opened as a large betting favorite for his newly announced boxing match with Mike Tyson. It was Jake Paul who earlier today broke the news that he would be fighting Mike Tyson on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The boxing bout will stream exclusively on Netflix.
Pros react to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight announcement: "You should be ashamed!"
Susan Cox - March 7, 2024
The pros are reacting to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight announcement. It was earlier today that Jake Paul took to ‘X‘ announcing the ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’:
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou purses released, 'The Predator' to make double what he did in first boxing match
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are going to be paid well for their boxing match tomorrow night. This Friday in Saudi Arabia, ‘AJ’ and ‘The Predator’ will clash in the boxing ring. For Anthony Joshua, he’s red-hot heading into this heavyweight matchup. The British star is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, last stopping Otto Wallin in December. Meanwhile, Francis Ngannou is fresh off his debut in the ring against Tyson Fury last fall.
Francis Ngannou offers reaction to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "He can still kick some ass!"
Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024
Francis Ngannou was just as surprised as everyone else to see Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson going down in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to boxing this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the fight will be the second in the ring, as he faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Last October, the PFL star made his debut, against Tyson Fury.
Anthony Joshua believes Francis Ngannou is “a good addition” to heavyweight boxing: “I thought this whole crossover thing wasn’t serious”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2024
Anthony Joshua believes that Francis Ngannou serves as a positive addition to the heavyweight boxing landscape. Tomorrow night, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will collide in a blockbuster clash in Saudi Arabia. It serves as Ngannou’s second professional bout since beginning his venture into professional boxing, following on from an extraordinary performance against Tyson Fury. While he has plans to return to MMA later in the year, his main focus right now is on the squared circle.
Tommy Fury vows to beat Jake Paul again when healed from surgery: "He's getting too much momentum again"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
Tommy Fury hopes to meet Jake Paul in the boxing ring again later this year. ‘TNT’ has been out of the boxing ring since a clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI in October. For Tommy Fury, the bout was his second in a row against an influencer. Earlier in the year, the British boxer faced Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia and handed ‘The Problem Child’ his first loss by split decision.
Sean O'Malley blames Ryan Garcia's drug use for concerning remarks: "Cocaine's a hell of a drug"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes that Ryan Garcia’s ongoing issues are drug-related. ‘Sugar’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Aljamain Sterling last August, Sean O’Malley will look to defeat Marlon Vera. The bout comes four years after their first outing, where ‘Chito’ won by first-round stoppage due to injury.
WATCH | Francis Ngannou snaps on Tyson Fury at press conference: "You are nothing in front of me"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
Things got wild between Francis Ngannou and boxing champion Tyson Fury earlier today. ‘The Predator’ is currently set to collide with Anthony Joshua this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the bout will be the second boxing match of his career. The PFL heavyweight famously made his debut last October, in a ten-round bout against Tyson Fury.
Conor McGregor shows interest in December boxing match with Manny Pacquiao: "It's still there"
Josh Evanoff - March 5, 2024
Former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor is down to face Manny Pacquiao in boxing. ‘The Notorious’ is currently awaiting his return to the octagon. Conor McGregor famously broke his leg in his July 2021 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, and he’s been on the sidelines since then. As of now, the Irishman is hoping to return to the UFC cage later this year against Michael Chandler.
Francis Ngannou’s coach guarantees ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua: “Lightning will strike twice”
Susan Cox - March 5, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s coach is guaranteeing ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua in their upcoming boxing bout. It will be Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) battling Francis Ngannou (0-1) in a 10-round heavyweight main event bout from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this coming Friday, March 8th.