Anthony Joshua knocks out MMA star Francis Ngannou in the 2nd round of a one-sided boxing match

British former world champion Anthony Joshua, right, and MMA fighter Francis Ngannou fight during the heavyweight boxing showdown at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo)

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By Associated Press

March 9, 2024 at 1:46 AM UTC

Updated on

March 9, 2024 at 4:16 AM UTC

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua stopped Francis Ngannou in the second round on Saturday, dominating his matchup with the ex-UFC heavyweight champ.

Joshua floored Ngannou in the first round and again in the second with right hands at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. He finished the fight with one punch immediately after the second 10-count, apparently knocking Ngannou out cold with an unblocked right hand.