{"id":779543,"date":"2024-01-11T20:23:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/?p=779543"},"modified":"2024-01-11T20:23:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:23:01","slug":"ngannou-vs-anthony-joshua-a-ufc-heavyweight-makes-a-surprising-bet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/other\/ngannou-vs-anthony-joshua-a-ufc-heavyweight-makes-a-surprising-bet","title":{"rendered":"Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua : A UFC heavyweight makes a surprising bet !"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Serious matters have kicked off following the official announcement of the bout between Francis Ngannou and the two-time British champion Anthony Joshua. As preparations are underway in both camps, former UFC star Daniel Cormier has revealed his prediction.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Francis Ngannou is gearing up to face Anthony Joshua, the former WBA, IBF, and WBO world heavyweight champion, in a boxing match that promises to be explosive. The Cameroonian, who left the UFC to join the PFL in 2023, already made headlines last October by knocking down Tyson Fury, the WBC world champion, in a bout that ended with a controversial victory for the Briton. The Predator has shown that he can compete with the best boxers in the world despite his lack of experience. Expected back in the ring on March 8th, he can count on Daniel Cormier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/telechargement-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua : A UFC heavyweight makes a surprising bet !\" class=\"wp-image-779544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/telechargement-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/telechargement-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/telechargement-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/telechargement-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DC becomes an unconditional fan of Ngannou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Retired since 2020 after losing his heavyweight belt to Stipe Miocic, the American continues to stay in the spotlight by commenting on major UFC events. After criticizing and predicting Francis Ngannou&#8217;s downfall following his abrupt departure from Dana White&#8217;s organization, Daniel Cormier has eaten his words and become a staunch supporter of the Cameroonian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now convinced that Ngannou has the capabilities to conquer the world of boxing and prove he&#8217;s the best heavyweight on the planet, DC believes he will be the next winner in the March 8th showdown against Anthony Joshua. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/other\/after-fury-here-is-the-surprising-odds-for-ngannou-against-anthony-joshua\">Despite bookmakers predicting in favor of the Briton<\/a> (30 fights, 27 wins, including 24 by KO, and 3 losses), Daniel Cormier didn&#8217;t hesitate to bet on Ngannou, whom he considers a phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/francis-ngannou-anthony-joshua-boxe-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua : A UFC heavyweight makes a surprising bet !\" class=\"wp-image-779546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/francis-ngannou-anthony-joshua-boxe-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/francis-ngannou-anthony-joshua-boxe-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/francis-ngannou-anthony-joshua-boxe-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/francis-ngannou-anthony-joshua-boxe-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/francis-ngannou-anthony-joshua-boxe-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Ngannou is frightening&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actumma.com\/francis-ngannou-va-battre-anthony-joshua-selon-daniel-cormier\/79986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>, DC didn&#8217;t mince his words about the upcoming bout of the Bati\u00e9 native. <em>\u201cJoshua is a tall and strong man, but after Andy Ruiz beat him the first time, he won the rematch but fought very, very safely. And Andy Ruiz is like me, without disrespect. How will he react against a guy who looks like Francis Ngannou? A tall, strong, scary guy, looking to knock your head off\u2026 Who will be better than he was when he faced the heavyweight world champion in his first professional fight?<\/em>\u201d Cormier first stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>I think it will be an easier fight for Francis Ngannou because of how Anthony Joshua approaches fights. Joshua doesn&#8217;t want to get knocked out. Joshua doesn&#8217;t want to get knocked out. The fight will be easier to handle for Francis Ngannou because Anthony Joshua approaches fights the same way<\/em>&#8220;, continued the UFC star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">Francis Ngannou est pr\u00eat \u00e0 faire taire les critiques une fois de plus. \ud83d\ude24\ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jK28HleGPh\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/jK28HleGPh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; La Sueur (@LaSueur_off) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaSueur_off\/status\/1745517735390380171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;I think Francis has a chance, and I think Francis will get it done&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Cormier stands firmly behind the Bati\u00e9 native, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/other\/francis-ngannou-says-what-hes-going-to-do-to-anthony-joshua-the-brutality\">more determined than ever to secure his first victory in English boxing<\/a>.&#8221;<em>I have nothing against him, but I believe his long career as a heavyweight fighter will make him a much easier target for Francis. I truly believe that if he approaches this fight with ferocity, he will force Joshua to fight in a way that limits all the skills he has developed. I think Francis has a chance, and I think Francis will get it done<\/em>,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cormier is not the only one who believes in Ngannou. Many MMA and boxing fans are eager to see this potentially historic fight. The Predator has already proven he has exceptional striking power, capable of knocking out anyone. Joshua, on the other hand, has shown remarkable technique and endurance, as well as a solid chin. The clash of titans will take place on March 8, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. Who will emerge victorious from this summit duel? Ngannou or Joshua? The suspense is at its peak.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serious matters have kicked off following the official announcement of the bout between Francis Ngannou and the two-time British champion Anthony Joshua. 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