Francis Ngannou caught the attention of a heavyweight boxing star with his fearsome punches.
While the Cameroonian’s clash with Anthony Joshua didn’t go to plan, his showdown with ‘The Gypsy King’ made a massive statement.
While Ngannou confessed he wasn’t confident ahead of his fight with Tyson Fury, when he got inside the ring, he put in an incredible effort, dropping the legend en route to narrowly missing out on causing the greatest upset in boxing history.
However, his display didn’t come as a surprise to a former interim world title holder who already knew exactly what ‘The Predator’ was capable of.
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Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesJoe Joyce says Francis Ngannou has remarkable power
Before Francis Ngannou fought Joshua, Joe Joyce opened up about his experience sparring the ex-UFC champion.
The warrior, renowned for his remarkable toughness, confessed that the MMA star packs a serious punch.
In an interview with Metro, Joyce explained: “He hits very hard and he can mix it with the best. I did that work with him at the UFC Institute in our first training camp for the Daniel Dubois fight.
“I did four rounds with him. He hadn’t done as much boxing training at that stage as he probably did before the Fury fight. But even then, he was very decent.
“His power shots are incredible; you would want to stay out of the way of them.”
Francis Ngannou named shock fighter as the hardest puncher he’s ever faced
While Ngannou carries serious venom in his punches, he’s not the only combat sports star who carries bombs in his hands.
Over the course of his career, the reigning PFL Super Fights heavyweight champion has cemented his status as one of the hardest hitters of all time.
However, on occasion, he’s had to take the force of his rival’s powerful blows.
In an interesting interview, Ngannou revealed the heaviest puncher he’s ever faced.