AJ 2.0 Looking DIFFERENT!.. | Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou Review
In this video, I'm going to give my thoughts and break down the fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. This was a very intriguing fight due to Ngannou's debut performance against Tyson Fury. He shook up the world when he was able to give Tyson Fury the hardest fight of his career. Francis Ngannou was the former UFC heavyweight champion before deciding to transition over to pro boxing. His power and natural ability made a ton of fans interested in whether or not Francis Ngannou can actually go far in pro boxing. Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua is coming off his best performance yet, since losing to the current unified heavyweight champion of the world, Oleksandr Usyk.
Francis Ngannou had all the hype and momentum leading into this fight. No one even thought to give him the slightest chance of competing against Tyson Fury, let alone actually beating him. However, once that final bell rang, many people believed that it should've been Ngannou who should've had his hand raised against Tyson Fury. But the most important thing for Ngannou was proving that he was good enough to belong here. Tyson Fury is a great fighter, but he's only one great fighter out of an entire division. Ngannou needed to show that the last fight wasn't just a fluke. He needed to capitalize on the momentum that he had built in order to be recognized as a legit contender. Many individuals were ready to point fingers at Tyson Fury for being the one that was responsible for Ngannou's performance instead of himself. There were questions on whether or not Fury was actually preparing adequately for Ngannou. This was the opportunity for Ngannou to put all those discussions to rest.
Anthony Joshua hasn't been on the boxing world's good side ever since he lost his unified titles a year and a half ago. Many fans speculated that AJ has now become gun-shy when he had an uncharacteristic performance against Jermain Franklin. He was largely boxing to outpoint his opponent to a decision rather than inflicting damage. Everyone who has watched Anthony Joshua fight was in love with his aggressive European fighting style a few years ago. Fans have been campaigning for him to return to his vintage self for many years now. It didn't happen until his last fight against Otto Wallin that he came out with a different kind of approach that was very similar to his old self. AJ was able to bring that energy into the Ngannou fight and it produced one of the best finishes of his boxing career.
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AJ is in his prime actually,he beats them all in the next 3 years to come even Usyk included
Imagine, Usyk washed AJ in the first fight. Maybe he was 20-30% of himself. Second fight was a split and AJ was still a shell of himself. I fully believe that the AJ that just got in the ring with Wallin and Ngannou absolutely starches any heavyweight, including Usyk
@@seemymobot4987 he changed trainer he's better i think..
This version of AJ against Usyk where the mental barrier no longer becomes an issue will be very exciting and interesting to watch
@@annaadam4201 Ben Davison has done really well with AJ thus far
AJ v Usyk for me always came down to AJs mentality..AJ has always had the tools its just a case of how he approached the fight... Usyk is just a better box .if AJ boxes him ..he will lose 10/10 times..but AJ is the bigger stronger man..with greater reach.. He needs to fight Usyk expecting to lose on points but going for the KO..and with the intention to dominate
I think Joshua is finally starting to get recognition for his skills now. Overall he's more skilful than Fury and other top profile heavyweights. He has better coordination, reflexes than Fury, is a better counterpuncher than Fury, better balance, better jab, although Fury does do some things better. Fury has always had a little better ring IQ, but Joshua's ring IQ has continually improved over his career and is now maybe on the same level as Fury's.
If we’re being fr, AJ actually has what it takes to beat Tyson Fury. It’s just the circumstances that he had to deal with when it came to defeat against Ruiz and his old coaching team made it an uncompetitive fight on paper. Tyson Fury has good skills but he can be beat against a strong puncher who also has good skills. Wilder put him down and for crying out loud, Ngannou almost beat him. I would favor him against AJ a lot more before he adopted the Kronk style. But in his last few fights, he looks much more hittable compared to before. And if AJ continues to not only box smart but also sit down on his punches with bad intentions, I believe he will catch Tyson Fury.
Anthony needs a few more tune ups before he gets into the ring with deontay Wilder
@@user-iy8dh9uc7xnot if Wilder came in looking like he did against Parker. If AJ would have been against him that night he would've won. It depends on how Wilder comes in and he really only has his right hand. AJ has way more skills than Wilder.
@@BillieBentley-qe5ov I'm not surprised anymore when seasoned analyst fail to see beneath the surface. Parker and Zhang are respectful and utilized as distractions from Anthony Deontay Wilder meeting. Anthony is not a belt holder. Deontay doesn't have to be mandatory for a skirmish with Anthony. The two never fought. Dillian Whyte was used as a distraction from Anthony Deontay. Where's Dillian now? Parker was groomed for years specifically for this purpose. Deontay was set up. That's the way life is. Guaranteed you will be set up too.
@@BillieBentley-qe5ov Parker and Zhang are pros and know what really happened with the dynamics of the Deontay fury bouts. They're likable and well prepared for anyone. Olexander, fury, Dubois Andy dillian and Anthony are not likely to face deontay. Out of fear. It would be a lucrative endeavor to meet Deontay for Zhang Miller Joyce Filipe and such and an honor bragging rights for them. They'll be able to tell their grandchildren," I fought Deontay Wilder."
Ngannou switched south paw wasn't only about over confidence,, Hes was trying to negate AJs jab..As for him looking good until the KO.,,, thats mainly because AJ was hovering in the pocket,, collecting data.. Although I feel Ngannou has decent technique for a newbie..His technique is actually better the wilders..
I don’t think Ngannou has what it takes on an intelligence level to be able to take away AJ’s jab by switching to southpaw. If that was the case, he wouldn’t continue to stand in range and continuously parries jabs to the body. There’s plenty of other things that he could’ve done that does not require him needing to switch to a southpaw stance. I was strictly speaking about Ngannou looking good from a visual perspective. Things that consist of technique, hand placement, and stance. I’m referring to the fact that he was slowly looking like an actual boxer as primarily an MMA fighter.
Yes, yes, yes.
I have always commented that AJ has the tools to beat them all. Just look at him. He's the complete package!
Facts! It took many obstacles for him yo get to this point but AJ always had this in him from the very beginning.
Why is tyson fury seen as a greaat in America..Fury has only beaten 3 ring top tens, Wilder, Klitschko, Whyte (Wallin wasn't ring top ten when they fought. .AJ has beaten 11 ring top tens..Their resumes aren't even close.. AJ ring top ten wins are Klitschko, Martin, Whyte, Wallin, Parker, Takam, Povetkin, Pulev, Ruiz, Brasile
Resume is one thing but skills and intelligence matter just as much. You can argue that Fury has better skills than AJ, BUT AJ has a great resume and skills as well. Fury also beat more champs but so has AJ. Which is why they need to fight.
Plus the fact that Klitschko took Fury as a joke b'cos of all the clowning and batman stuff, and therefore didn't do due diligence. When Wlad said he would put things right in the rematch, Fury conveniently played the mental health card. Wilder was never considered top ten, apart from in America and Whyte was shot after getting slept by Povetkin.
@@man-of-the-world : this, exactly.
And who’s aj beaten when they weren’t at the end of their careers. So funny
@@user-eg8hb8xt3jWhat was he supposed to do if most of those were mandatories? Wait for opponents you approved of? Whom should he have fought besides Wilder and Fury? Also, Klitshko was in much better shape and much more dangerous for the AJ fight than the Fury fight, and I don't even like to make Fury AJ comparisons coz i just want them to fight and end speculation. But this disrespect of this man is honestly just hate atp. Many of yall have no reason to keep acting like this man is some overrated journeymen when EVERY SINGLE reputable source keeps saying he's at least really good
This man doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about 😂 aj for one is one of the best boxers out there in the heavyweight decision, Joshua was circling to his left away from Francis so he was taking all the power out of Francis left hook 😂 Francis was only jabbing and throwing left hook so Joshua circled that way so Francis can’t throw a straight because it will miss he will have to throw the hook and Joshua new that and that’s why he blocked Francis’s right hand fast, Joshua’s gameplan was on point
You're clued up. Well said. Yes, AJ knew Ngannou had only the hooks which is why he kept blocking them.
The left hook only came when AJ jabbed to the body. Ngannou rarely led with the left hook by being first. So why would he circle left to take the power away when the only time the left hook came was when AJ initiated the exchanges? AJ took away Ngannou’s jab by using his feet and then eventually getting off the line and countering Ngannou on the way in. Circling to your left is not a textbook thing to do unless you’re capable of doing so without taking any punishment. And credit to AJ for not getting hit doing this but it’s still dangerous because Ngannou can still pack a punch. And besides AJ blocking Ngannou’s right hook while moving into it isn’t something he’s going to want to do often during the fight unless he has intentions of setting up something else and it didn’t seem that way.
Looks like elite Fury couldnt take out a non elite fighter. Thats alot worse than getting tagged by Ruiz lol.
Fam did you see his face ringside? Bruh looked shook.
@@400to1Kombat yup. He was real concerned there. I'm sure they had their money on AJ getting beat. They didn't celebrate much after AJ won lol they also walked out after that 😂
This new version of AJ under Ben Davidson will school Nganuo, Usky, Wilder,Fury and Ruiz and none of them will see round of twelve with AJ in his resume. BOOKED MARK MY WORDS!
Certainly the best we’ve seen AJ look since losing to Usyk.
Good channel like your analysis, you got a new subscriber.
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Wether ngannou or fur or even usk now because ajay is more defensively aware and has cemented all his key skills ajay is twice as hard to beat😅😅
Certainly the most dangerous version since losing to Usyk
Ngannou has probably made more money in the two boxing matches than all his MMA fights put together. He can retire or whatever
True and I mean if he wants to, then he should. I’m nervous for him if he decides to return to MMA.
A movie still needs to be made
Bout AJ?
He dam sure got schooled by AJ
It was too easy for AJ.
Would Aj fight Ngannou again 😅
Why would he? The fight was not close. Would Ngannou want to fight AJ again is the real question.
Id love to see aj step to mma
An oft repeated stupid comment by the salty. It's the mma guys stepping into boxing for a bag and ass whipping, boxers stay in their lane. Stop it with these asinine comments. You should say mma guys should stop coming to boxing. You guys were lied to that Ngannou was gonna beat AJ and you ate that sh*t up, now you come with this dumb comment to make yourselves feel better over him getting folded like a lawn chair and laid out like a carpet.
Aye as a HW it could happen because in MMA as a HW it doesn’t require as much skill as lower weight divisions.
@400to1Kombat yeah I think one thing he'd need to overcome it leg kicks as it takes years of Conditioning to handle those and wrestling jiu-jitsu etc he should rematch ngannou in mma would be fun to watch
@@sponsponm1 Yeah of course he’s gotta adapt his boxing to MMA. Leg kicks, wrestling, and grappling are things he definitely has to learn. But he can definitely do it if he’s really tryna transition.
Just goes to show you how badass oleksander usyk really is now you know why fury has been doing whatever it took to duck him, Usyk quite possibly could be one of the greatest behind Ali of all time.
His come you've got AJ fighting Southpaw in this video
The footage is flipped to avoid copyright issues
Wow you sound like Lennox Lewis
I’m struggling to find out if this is a compliment or an insult. Either way I’ll take it cuz Lennox is a legend.
First thing I thought too. The accent is also half English, half American like Lennox.
@@erelpc Wait really? Lmao I’ve never gotten that before. Again I won’t complain 😂
Well you use gotten so not English. )I also don't claim Lewis, Americans can have him. I just don't like or enjoy the bitter queen. ) @@400to1Kombat
There is nothing wrong with fencing. You are supposed to parry with your lead hand in southpaw.
But in Francis Ngannou's case where he is not a boxer, he has better options than to parry with his lead hand. He's not capable of defending by parrying and being able to defend against any other punch behind it. Why? Because he's not a boxer. On the other hand, AJ a much more skilled and intelligent boxer can execute offensively much better than Ngannou can defensively. Do you see the point I'm trying to make? Ngannou would've been better off using his feet to defend but it's tough because he has slow feet.
@@400to1Kombat so you are suggesting he drop back? That is hindsight; before the fight everyone said that if he fights at range AJ will win a comfortable decision and Ngannou has to get in close. He did what he was supposed to, AJ was just better. There was nothing Ngannou could have done to change the outcome of the fight; the experience gap was just too wide.
@@niffrig I’m suggesting that Ngannou should’ve just stuck to the safest option possible against someone who is a much better boxer. Someone who has been boxing for a long time would understand what’s available and what isn’t when they defend a punch. When that happens, they’ll usually think one step ahead, Ngannou doesn’t possess that ability. And yes, the skill gap was wide, which is why you would probably want to select the safest options, especially when the guy you’re fighting is also one of best punchers in boxing, and you’ve yet to face someone like him ever in your career.
This upload is about month late
Man my life’s been hectic for the past few months. Trying my best to get these videos out asap.
The boxing mafia wasnt about to let francis take over boxing. He was for sure cheated thru his health. AJ has always been a yes man & took the fight for a reason. Otherwise, he could have fought Deontay yrs ago.
Is it just me or does this sound like lennox lewis? 👀😂😂
Bro errbody been saying this 😂 Do I really sound like him?
@@400to1Kombat you do yeah 😂😂😂
@@400to1Kombat I know someone that sounds like jonny Nelson too it's weird 😂😂😂
We are about to find out who is the best heavyweight in the world and its the cruiser weight that still like Rodney Dangerfield gets no respect oleksander usyk eventually everyone will have to get on board the Ukrainian train. A J. will be a world champion again so says oleksander usyk and he has yet to be wrong about anything.
Certainly won’t be easy but AJ can definitely become champion again. No doubt about it.
I don't think AJ will fight fury 😅
So let me ask you, who has AJ not fought? Meanwhile, who has Fury fought in the last 2 years. Who’s more likely to not fight who in this situation? Who’s fault is it that they haven’t fought? I think you know the answer to that.
He beats a non boxer and he's top of the tree..more typical Joshua hype....
A non boxer that made the “best” heavyweight go life or death with him in the ring.
Andy Ruiz: "hold my beer"
Trilogy would be fire honestly
AJ outboxes him at this point
Andy Ruiz: "hold my donut"
@@christophercleary6780 🤣🤣
Haha against who ? Some b level guys and a novice boxer at best ? Joshua freezes up so bad when he’s challenged . Even usyk had him shell shocked and he’s tiny . Aj 2.0 ? 😂😂😂😂
How long ago did he fight Oleksandr Usyk? Did he even look remotely close to how he does now? Did he have the team that he has now? Francis Ngannou gave Tyson Fury who’s supposed to be the best and AJ frozed up so bad that he ended up freezing Ngannou out cold in 5 minutes.
See usyk still doesn't get the credit he deserves you may be dissing one of the greatest of all time, there's a reason fury has been ducking usyk for 2 years now
He beat A J. For 24 rounds it's not that A.J. wasn't as good as he is now it's just that usyk is that damn good
He will be the first undisputed in the top two weight classes which will make him the pound for pound greatest there has ever been
Behave yourself
Nah bro AJ da 🐐
100 percent chance Francis Nggannou was drugged
In the ring?
@@400to1Kombat Boxing is a specific art form. Stick to MMA because you have a lot more to learn about the sweet science. You're young so with the proper attitude, you still have time. Deontay was drugged and Francis Nggannou was drugged too.
@@user-iy8dh9uc7x I mean Deontay Wilder had some type of legitimate experience and as well as an equalizer. He has more than Francis Ngannou on a technical level despite being labelled as strictly a puncher.
@@400to1Kombat . Both Deontay Wilder and Francis Nggannou are damned near invincible, that's why they were cheated openly overtly robbed by Mafia interventionalism and the boxing establishment ganged up on and set up.
@@400to1Kombat Watch Hood Champion Boxing for full examination of Tyson fury's gloves
AJ only looked better because he was fighting somebody who wasn't a boxer. Go rewatch his two fights against Usyk. He got schooled.
I mean Tyson Fury is supposed to be the best and Ngannou gave him the biggest run for his money. Usyk is one of the purest boxers in the game right now. Top 3 P4P if we’re talking skills only. He outboxes a ton of great people, not just AJ. And AJ has had a different kind of resurgence since losing to Usyk. Don’t count him out just yet.
@@400to1Kombat I agree with most of that. I just don't buy it's a resurgence. If he fought Usyk a 3rd time I'd expect the same result as the first 2 fights. However, if AJ fought Fury - now that's a fight that's harder to pick.
@@Tehui1974but when he lost to Usyk we could all clearly see AJ was trying outbox the boxer..He fought completely out of character, , 1st and 2nd fight....And the second fight was not one sided..It was level after ten rounds.. Usyk is special,, But if Usyk beats Fury and doesn't retire then AJ is earning thee right to challenge him again..
@@400to1KombatIm with you..Its not the fact he beat Ngannou and Wallin..Its how he did it.. I mean what HW other than Usyk do you see throwing pull counters?? Also Wallin, Johnson and And Ngannou gave Fury nightmares, against Johnson they booed Fury out the ring..Yet AJ stopped them all..Furys good,, but dam since beating Wilder hes become massively overrated.
@@markmorris7123 Same perspective as you too bro.