Renowned British-Nigerian professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, known for his prowess in the ring, takes a moment to uplift Francis Ngannou in a widely circulated video, urging him not to forsake the sport of boxing after a knockout defeat in their recent match.
The earlier report highlights Anthony Joshua's victory as the heavyweight champion against the formidable Cameroonian-French MMA fighter and boxer, Francis Ngannou, achieved in just two intense rounds of their highly anticipated match.
In a captivating moment captured by the camera lens, Anthony Joshua unleashes a powerful right hook, sending Francis Ngannou sprawling on the canvas, momentarily unconscious and highlighting the intensity of their bout.
Post-match, Anthony Joshua exhibits sportsmanship by offering words of encouragement to Francis Ngannou, advising him not to prematurely exit the boxing scene in the face of potential discouragement following the defeat.
Read some comments from netizens:
@Richeey001 shares a perspective, saying, “He should not leave boxing. So he can request to fight him whenever he feels like beating someone.”
@holusojy70 employs a metaphor, stating, “If you beat a child with the right hand, you use the left hand to draw him or her closer and encourage him or her not to do what warranted you to beat him or her again. Joshua o kare jare.”
@BirdeyeUTD finds humor in the situation, commenting, “Giving encouragement after knocking him out lol. Joshua is a good lad.”
@deuptowntrading expresses relief, saying, “The fact that Anthony Joshua won the fight makes me happy. I was afraid that Francis Ngannou would knock him out. Congratulations Anthony Joshua.”
For those interested, the embedded tweet contains the video capturing Anthony Joshua's words of encouragement to Francis Ngannou, providing a glimpse into the camaraderie and respect between these two remarkable athletes in the world of sports.
“Don’t leave boxing”
Anthony Joshua encourages Francis Ngannou pic.twitter.com/6o0QooQDzZ
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) March 9, 2024