Joshua v Ngannou picture by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The massive males are the headliners this Friday in Saudi Arabia.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) faces Francis Ngannou.
Joshua is favored, however hazard lurks within the highly effective fists of Ngannou.
291-pound Zhilei Zhang (26-2, 21 KOs) faces upset-minded Joesph Parker (34-2, 23 KOs) within the co-feature.
Ngannou introduced his arrival a number of months in the past when he shockingly floored heavyweight titleholder Tyson Fury.
Fury bought up, however his expression mentioned all of it. He was shocked, as had been hundreds of boxing followers. Fury bought the choice, however Ngannou received the night time.
Joshua was set to face Deontay Wilder early this yr. He did his half by dominating contender Otto Wallin. Wilder laid an egg towards Parker. There goes the battle between Joshua and Wilder. Joshua then signed to battle Ngannou.
The strain is all on Joshua. A loss could be disastrous. Many have questioned his knowledge in preventing Ngannou.
Not Joshua.
“I’m prepared, I’m trying ahead to it,” mentioned Joshua. “I’ve been working the entire yr for this second.”
Parker’s win over Wilder shocked virtually as many boxing followers as Ngannou dumping Fury. Wilder was presupposed to knock Parker out, however the battle, because it was, wasn’t shut. Parker moved, parred, ducked, smothered, and boxed. Wilder appeared unfocused and confused. He hardly ever punched. Parker popped hiim with sufficient photographs to win simply.
Zhilei Zhang’s profession was wobbling after his first loss. He righted issues by stopping the favored Joe Joyce – who had stopped Parker. Zhang emphatically repeated his win a number of months later.
He’s favored to topple Parker by 2-1 odds. Parker might win if he can harm Zhang, however Zhang, a southpaw, is sturdy and intelligent.
Weights:
Anthony Joshua 252 vs. Francis Ngannou 272
Zhilei Zhang 291 vs. Joseph Parker 247
