Anthony Joshua dropped Francis Ngannou 3 times inside two rounds … together with a large proper hand that left The Predator out on the canvas!

The 34-year-old former 2x heavyweight champion was sharp from the very begin of the bout … placing 37-year-old Francis down within the first spherical with a tough straight proper. Ngannou returned to his ft and even landed a tough punch in the direction of the top of the spherical.

Within the second, AJ once more knocked Francis down … however the former UFC champ beat the depend, and the spherical continued.

However, simply a short while later, Anthony uncorked a devastating proper that landed flush to Francis’ face, bending him backward (much like the way in which Ngannou stopped Stipe Miocic), and instantly prompting the referee to cease the battle.

No depend wanted.

Ngannou, as medical doctors and medical professionals rushed in, remained down on the canvas for a few minutes … and was even given oxygen.

Fortunately, Francis finally acquired again on his ft, and seemed to be okay.

Regardless of lower than 6 minutes of combating, AJ inspired Francis, who pushed Tyson Fury to the brink final yr, to stay with boxing.

Promoter Eddie Hearn, who has labored with lots of the largest and greatest within the sport, referred to as the KO punch one of many “most harmful knockouts” he’d ever seen.

Now, Joshua plans to attend for the winner of The Gypsy King and Oleksandr Usyk. Francis’ plans are unclear … however he might determine to quickly return to MMA.