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In a heart-wrenching post-fight reflection, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou opens up about his devastating loss to Anthony Joshua, vowing to persevere despite the setback. The highly anticipated bout, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw Ngannou suffer a second-round defeat at the hands of the former two-time heavyweight champion.
Ngannou attributes his defeat to a series of critical errors, particularly his ill-fated decision to switch to a southpaw stance, which left him vulnerable to Joshua’s relentless attacks. Despite the crushing loss, Ngannou remains resolute in his determination to continue his boxing career, emphasizing that this setback is merely a chapter in his journey.
Speaking candidly about his state of mind leading up to the fight, Ngannou admits to feeling uncharacteristically fatigued and apprehensive, marking a departure from his usual demeanor. However, he refuses to shift blame onto external factors, shouldering full responsibility for his performance in the ring.
“It wasn’t my day. That’s not to say that the fight results would have been different, but it wasn’t my day,” said Francis Ngannou to iFL TV
Looking ahead, Ngannou remains optimistic about his future prospects, expressing a desire to return to the MMA arena before making his comeback to boxing. With speculation rife about potential matchups, including a tantalizing clash with fellow heavyweight contender Deontay Wilder, fans eagerly anticipate Ngannou’s next move.
“I just have to let you know that it’s not over yet; Not all all. We’re just getting started,” Ngannou said about his boxing career
“I remember it wasn’t going in the locker room. I was feeling asleep,” Ngannou continued, saying he didn’t feel at his best immediately before the fight with Joshua. “It was my first time to feel that.”