Francis Ngannou, the UFC heavyweight champion, recently made his professional boxing debut in a non-title bout against Tyson Fury, the reigning WBC champion. In a surprising turn of events, Ngannou managed to knock Fury down in the third round and put up a competitive fight throughout their 10-round encounter, ultimately losing by split decision. Ngannou is now gearing up for his upcoming fight against former unified WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, scheduled for Friday, March 8, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Despite Joshua's impressive track record, former UFC fighter Dan Hardy believes that Ngannou has a good chance of winning this bout. Hardy points out that Joshua may be easier to hit and psychologically rattle compared to Fury. Ngannou's unpredictable power and ability to punch through guards pose a significant challenge for Joshua, according to Hardy.
