January 18, 2024 11: 00 am ET
Dan Hardy likes Francis Ngannou’s opportunities versus Anthony Joshua.
Former UFC heavyweight champ Ngannou (0-1) takes on previous heavyweight boxing champ Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) in a 10-round boxing match March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou battled Tyson Fury to a close split choice in his boxing launching this past October, when he was able to knock down the WBC champ.
Ngannou’s efficiency surprised the fight sports world, however Hardy stated Joshua understands what he’s up versus now.
“This is the advantage in AJ going 2nd,” Hardy informed TNT Sports Boxing. “There isn’t the surprise element around Ngannou. Of course, you have to anticipate him to haveactually made enhancements, however the huge surprise was how he was going to appearance the veryfirst time. AJ understands that now. The other thing, as well, AJ is not going to program up midway through a training camp not completely prepared.
“He’s going to provide Ngannou all of the regard he shouldhave. So, I anticipate a really very conditioned Anthony Joshua that’s rather careful. He’s going to be working behind his lead hand, and he’s going to be keeping that