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Francis Ngannou breaks silence following defeat to Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou apologizes to fans following devastating knockout by Anthony Joshua

idowu by idowu
March 9, 2024
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  • Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou breaks his silence after a stunning knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
  • Anthony Joshua’s masterful performance saw him floor Ngannou twice before a powerful second-round knockout.
  • The former UFC heavyweight champion expressed regret on social media, apologizing to fans for letting them down.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has broken his silence following his defeat to Anthony Joshua in their much-anticipated boxing clash in Saudi Arabia, expressing regret and gratitude to his loyal fanbase.

The thrilling encounter on Friday night saw Anthony Joshua deliver a masterful performance, flooring Ngannou twice before sealing the victory with a powerful right-handed strike in the second round.

Francis Ngannou apologizes to fans following devastating knockout by Anthony Joshua

The outcome left Ngannou, who had previously showcased his boxing skills against Tyson Fury, visibly shaken.

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Taking to social media after regaining consciousness, Francis Ngannou posted a heartfelt message on X, acknowledging the disappointment he felt for letting down his supporters.

In his words;

“Sorry guys I let you all down. Today was a bad day in the office but tomorrow will be another day. Thank you all for the love 🥺💔.”

See below;

Francis Ngannou:

“Sorry guys I let you all down. Today was a bad day in the office but tomorrow will be another day. Thank you all for the love”

Feel sorry for him, he is a great person 🥺💔 pic.twitter.com/4xWcGjENgQ

— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) March 9, 2024

In related news, Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has demonstrated his dominance as he brutally knocked out former UFC titleholder Francis Ngannou in just two rounds at ‘Knockout Chaos’ on Friday night.

The highly anticipated bout showcased Anthony Joshua’s prowess from the beginning, as he secured two early knockdowns.

The climax of the fight came with a colossal right hand from Anthony Joshua, leaving Ngannou struggling to recover after each successive blow.

The Kingdom Arena witnessed a terrifying scene as Ngannou was knocked out, prompting immediate medical attention.

Paramedics rushed into the ring to attend to Ngannou. Fortunately, Francis Ngannou regained consciousness and was able to converse with Anthony Joshua after the fight.

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