Francis Ngannou claims that Anthony Joshua will not be able to withstand the same powerful punches that he delivered to Tyson Fury in their fight last October. Ngannou, known for his devastating punches in the heavyweight division, believes that Joshua lacks the ability to recover from such blows.
During the fight, Fury was repeatedly struck by massive punches but managed to maintain his composure until the later rounds. In a remarkable display of resilience, Fury even landed a hard elbow to Ngannou’s head without being phased. It is doubtful that Joshua could have endured the same punishment and continued fighting.
Joshua’s ability to take punches has been a topic of scrutiny. Many believe that if not for his promoter, Eddie Hearn, carefully selecting opponents throughout his career, Joshua would have suffered numerous knockout losses. In 2019, Andy Ruiz Jr. knocked out Joshua, and in 2017, Wladimir Klitschko had the opportunity to do the same but inexplicably backed off after knocking him down.
When asked if Joshua could handle the punches that Ngannou landed on Fury, Ngannou expressed doubt. He acknowledged Fury’s exceptional resilience and doubted that Joshua could withstand the same punishment.
It is evident that if Ngannou lands similar punches on Joshua’s chin as he did on Fury, the fight on March 8th will be an easy victory for Ngannou. Joshua simply cannot withstand those kinds of blows without being knocked down. Even if Joshua manages to get up, he will likely continue to be knocked down until the referee is forced to stop the contest.
When asked about Joshua’s chin compared to Fury’s, Ngannou responded that Joshua’s chin is not as durable. He pointed out that many fighters have managed to knock Fury down, highlighting his resilience.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com