Francis Ngannou Reflects on Knockout Loss to Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou, a former UFC champion, faced Anthony Joshua in a boxing match in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, where he suffered a significant knockout defeat. Ngannou, who transitioned to boxing after leaving the UFC, expressed that various issues contributed to his poor performance, stating that he felt off leading up to the fight. He noted that even the first punch that knocked him down was not particularly hard, indicating something was amiss during the bout. Despite the loss, Ngannou remains determined to continue his boxing career and learn from this experience. He plans to return to mixed martial arts, where he will face the reigning PFL heavyweight champion, Renan Ferreira, on October 19. Ngannou is focused on improving his preparation for future fights, acknowledging that he needs to address the factors that affected his performance against Joshua. He is committed to making a comeback and believes he has unfinished business in boxing, despite the setback he faced in the ring.