Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes that a fight between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua would be one of the biggest in the history of the sport and predicts an easy victory for Joshua.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed that Anthony Joshua is keen to face Francis Ngannou in his next fight. Hearn believes that Ngannou’s impressive performance against Tyson Fury has shaken up the heavyweight division in boxing. With Fury likely to face Oleksandr Usyk for a title unification bout in early 2024, Hearn sees Ngannou vs. Joshua as the obvious next big fight and a potential blockbuster matchup.
Hearn revealed that Ngannou had previously approached him about setting up a fight with Joshua. However, at that time, Joshua had shown little interest, preferring to focus on winning the world heavyweight championship rather than engaging in “gimmick stuff.” Nevertheless, with Ngannou’s recent rise to stardom, Hearn now sees the fight as one of the biggest in the history of the sport, possibly taking place in Africa.
Ngannou’s recent performance in his professional boxing debut has made him a hot commodity in combat sports. Hearn emphasizes the importance of Ngannou not taking a step backward and facing lower-level opponents after his fight with Fury. Instead, he believes Ngannou should either rematch Fury or fight Joshua to solidify his standing in the heavyweight division.
Despite Hearn’s bias towards his client Joshua, he acknowledges the potential for a Wilder fight. However, Hearn sees it as a mistake given Ngannou’s devastating leg kicks that he believes could shatter Wilder’s legs. Hearn believes that the money to be made in boxing now is far greater than what Ngannou could earn in MMA.
Joshua, who has had recent victories over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, remains a global superstar and Hearn’s confidence in his ability to defeat Ngannou is unwavering. Hearn is willing to bet heavily on Joshua’s victory and claims that the fight would only last a few rounds, with Joshua emerging victorious.
In conclusion, Hearn believes that a fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is the next logical step for both fighters. Ngannou’s performance against Fury has made him a highly sought-after opponent, and Hearn sees the potential for a massive fight that could go down in history. However, Ngannou’s next move is crucial, and Hearn advises against facing lower-level opponents, suggesting rematching Fury or going head-to-head with Joshua.