Eddie Hearn’s Belief in Anthony Joshua
Eddie Hearn, the promoter of British boxer Anthony Joshua, expresses his confidence in Joshua’s ability to defeat cross-over heavyweight boxer Francis Ngannou.
Ngannou’s Desire to Face Joshua
Long before Francis Ngannou made his debut in heavyweight boxing, the MMA icon from Cameroon had always wanted to professionally box Anthony Joshua.
However, Joshua’s management team was initially hesitant about such a matchup.
Ngannou’s Impressive Debut
Ngannou surprised the boxing world by nearly defeating the undefeated heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury, in Saudi Arabia. Despite being his first professional heavyweight boxing bout, Ngannou took Fury to the 10th round and even dropped him in the third round.
Debate Over Ngannou’s Opponents
Since Ngannou’s impressive debut, many boxing enthusiasts have been debating whether he should get a rematch with Fury or face Anthony Joshua in the ring.
Eddie Hearn’s Confidence in Joshua
Eddie Hearn remains confident in Joshua’s boxing abilities and wouldn’t mind seeing his client, Joshua, go up against Ngannou in the ring.
He believes that Ngannou stands no chance against AJ in a boxing match.
Money and Perception in Boxing
Hearn highlights the financial potential of an Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou matchup, suggesting that the money generated would be substantial.
He notes that Joshua initially wasn’t interested in the proposed “gimmick fight.” Many people perceived the Fury vs. Ngannou matchup as farcical before it took place.
Predictions for the Fight
Eddie Hearn goes as far as making a prediction, stating that he believes Joshua could defeat Ngannou in either three or six rounds, showcasing his confidence in his client’s boxing skills.
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