Francis Ngannou’s astonishing power sent shockwaves through the boxing world when he nearly upset Tyson Fury in their clash last October. Now, as Ngannou gears up to face heavyweight boxing sensation Anthony Joshua in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, his coach Dewey Cooper exudes confidence, predicting a knockout victory for his protege.
Despite having only one previous boxing match under his belt, Ngannou’s electrifying performance against Fury, where he secured the sole knockdown of the bout in Round 3, has fueled Cooper’s belief in his fighter’s ability to deliver another spectacular finish against Joshua.
Reflecting on Fury’s resilience compared to Joshua’s, Cooper highlighted Fury’s track record of bouncing back from knockdowns, whereas Joshua’s response to such challenges remains uncertain.
Recognizing the inherent vulnerability of heavyweights to powerful punches, Cooper emphasized Ngannou’s readiness to exploit any opportunity to land devastating blows.
Acknowledging Joshua’s superior boxing experience, Cooper suggested that a Ngannou knockout, though surprising to many, would be less improbable given Ngannou’s formidable reputation as a finisher, evident from his UFC tenure where he clinched victories with striking prowess.
Asked to compare the preparation for Joshua versus Fury, Cooper noted Fury’s versatility but underscored Joshua’s formidable punching power as a distinct challenge. While Fury may employ a variety of styles to confound opponents, Joshua poses a more direct threat with his knockout potential, making him a dangerous adversary.
Highlighting Joshua’s capacity for one-punch knockouts, Cooper emphasized the intensified danger Ngannou faces against him. Nevertheless, Cooper reiterated Ngannou’s readiness to meet the challenge head-on, emphasizing his fighter’s sharpness, intelligence, and determination to dominate.
With unwavering confidence in Ngannou’s punching power, Cooper boldly reaffirmed his prediction of a knockout victory over Joshua, leaving no room for doubt about Ngannou’s ability to deliver a decisive blow come fight night.
