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      ‘I thought, “f***ing hell,”‘ says shocked Anthony Joshua after Tyson Fury ‘started on Francis Ngannou at dinner party’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA thought “f***ing hell” when he heard Tyson Fury was starting on Francis Ngannou.Back in October, 35-year-old WBC champ Fury did 10 rounds with the MMA monster on his boxing debut and narrowly snatched a split-decision win after being dropped.Anthony Joshua was left shocked by Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s confrontationCredit: GettyFury had a heated confrontation with Ngannou in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyNgannou revealed he issued a chilling warning to FuryCredit: GettyOn Tuesday night in the Riyadh desert, as part of the AJ vs Ngannou fight week, Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh hosted a dinner with all of Friday’s boxers – plus the hyped-up Gypsy King.The 34-year-old Watford legend had to pose for a photo with his Morecambe nemesis but missed Fury’s most wild antics and was stunned to hear he tried to start a row with the 19st kickboxing and submission machine.“I wasn’t there when Fury was kicking off,” he explained about Fury fuming that Ngannou had called him a coward after their bout.“I just heard he was stepping to Ngannou and thought ‘f***ing hell’.Read More on Boxing“But apparently it was proper, he refused his handshake and promised to knock him out. But that’s Fury and Ngannou will have to get used to it on his boxing journey.”Joshua kept ice cool but admits that if he was given the choice to sit in a tight room with a host of past and present rivals, his RSVP would be brutal.He explained: “It is so funny because we all slag each other off online but that was probably the first time we were all in a room with each other and I realised there that it’s all bluff.“People don’t like each other but just because of that, it doesn’t mean that we are going to fight each other.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Being there this time was the same situation so I knew how to handle it from past experience. I just stood in the corner, held my ground and scanned the room.“His Excellency invited us to house and we respect the invite but I think if the lot of us were given the invite and told it was our choice, a lot of us would say ‘f*** that’.”Brilliant moment Anthony Joshua reveals what music he listens to after airpods start playing during press conference and Ngannou jokingly nicks oneUnlike most of Fury’s previous opponents, cagefighter Ngannou held his nerve and his temper and sent Fury packing with a terrifying warning when they met.”I was very calm,” he grinned. “I told him, the only chance he has against me is in the boxing ring.“You can hit when standing upright but otherwise I know you can’t do s***.“The only moment he has a chance is when boxing rules apply, if you take them away, I beat him from Monday to Sunday and maybe twice on Sunday.” More

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      Tyson Fury ‘finally ADMITS he elbowed Ngannou’ and says he’ll face Anthony Joshua with ‘arm tied behind my back’

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      TYSON FURY has admitted to elbowing Francis Ngannou during their bout last year.The Gypsy King narrowly came out on top in the clash with Ngannou putting up an admirable display in his first ever pro fight.Tyson Fury has admitted to elbowing Francis Ngannou in the face during their fightCredit: AFPFury appeared to use his elbow against Ngannou in October of last yearCredit: ESPNNgannou didn’t just take Fury all the way to a narrow points victory, but also did it while taking an illegal elbow to the face in the process.Fans had spotted the dangerous hit from Fury during the fight while others had labelled the Brit as “dirty” for the sixth round blow.But Fury had not admitted to elbowing The Predator in the match-up until he opened up on the fight in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday ahead of Ngannou’s fight with Anthony Joshua.Defending his reputation as a courageous fighter, he said: “I hear a lot of this coward talk from the two-time heavyweight champion of the world.READ MORE ON BOXING”There was 10 knockdowns in them Wilder trilogies, I went to Germany to fight Klitschko and the US to fight Wilder.”Where’s all this coward s*** come from? Who am I a coward from? I don’t get it.”The one thing I can gauge is I hit him [Ngannou] with some flush punches in the face, quite a lot, and even an elbow right in the face.”He never went over, so regardless of my performance and his performance, I know he’s a tough so a gun.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”I couldn’t really tell if he was good or bad because I wasn’t having a good performance.”Ngannou faces AJ on Friday night and Joshua will know just how tough of an opponent the 37-year-old will be from watching him impress against Fury in October.EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua under huge pressure to ‘out do’ Tyson Fury and KO Ngannou, warns ex-UFC champ’s coachFury himself is preparing for his undisputed heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk in May.And the charismatic fighter has claimed that he will take on the winner of Ngannou vs Joshua with ease.In fact the 35-year-old has even claimed he could beat the winner with one hand behind his back.He said: “The winner of these two [Ngannou and Joshua] will get a shot at me after I beat Usyk twice this year, “So I guarantee when we fight again I’ll tie one hand behind my back and punch his head off.”Fury has claimed he will be able to beat the winner of Anthony Joshua and Ngannou’s fight with one arm behind his backCredit: GettyHe will have to beat Oleksandr Usyk firstCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Turki Alalshikh and why is he referred to as His Excellency?

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      ALL eyes will be on Anthony Joshua this Friday as he takes on Francis Ngannou in a huge crossover battle – but fans have Turki Alalshikh to thank for that.AJ has won his last three consecutive fights which includes a dominant five-round dominant display most recently against Swede Otto Wallin.Turki Alalshikh was pictured with four greats – Anthony Joshua, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou (left to right)Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Jtx8Vo-mb/?hl=en&img_index=1A whole host of mega stars posed for a group photo with the Saudi Royal adviserCredit: Instagram @turkialalshikANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTBut the British mogul’s opponent could cause a serious threat as Ngannou dropped Gypsy King Tyson Fury in his first competitive boxing bout.However, ahead of the fight, Saudi Arabian royalty Turki Alalshikh has been pictured in an iconic photo with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou and Cristiano Ronaldo. And SunSport can give fans a rundown on who he is.Who is Turki Alalshikh?Born on August 4, 1981, Turki Alalshikh is the mastermind behind the huge battles that take place in Saudi Arabia and is a member of the Saudi Royal Court.Read more on AJ vs NgannouHis Excellency graduated from King Fahd Security College in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in security sciences before receiving certificates in criminology, investigation, risk management and general management.Alalshikh then worked in several sectors including the Interior Ministry, the Emirate of Riyadh and the office of the Defence Minister and the Crown Prince.But his big break came in September 2017 when a royal decree was issued to appoint Alalshikh as the new chairman of the General Sports Authority before becoming chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).In his role as the General Minister for Entertainment, Alalshikh and the GEA have been tasked with developing, promoting and expanding tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom.Most read in BoxingWhy is Turki Alalshikh referred to as His Excellency?’His Excellency’ is an official title that is given to members of the extended Royal Saudi family – similar to ‘Your Highness’ for the British Royal family.Turki Alalshikh is known for being key to bringing boxing to Saudi Arabia.The Saudi Royal adviser helped Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk sign off their postponed heavyweight unification bout which was initially scheduled for Saturday, February 17.And his name began to ring bells within the sporting industry when he posted a stunning photo featuring a host of greats.Among them were several icons such as Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, Amir Khan, Lennox Lewis, Ricky Hatton and Evander Holyfield.Oscar De La Hoya and Frank Bruno posed for the picture too.He is also the mastermind behind the World Masters of Snooker, where Ronnie O’Sullivan and Co have been battling for a huge prize pool.The exhibition tournament saw the controversial inclusion of a 23rd ‘golden’ ball, which would be worth 20 points and £400,000 reward for potting it.When is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?
      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Friday, March 8.
      The big crossover clash will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Ring-walks are expected to get going from around 11pm GMT. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: Start time, TV channel, live stream, ring walks, PPV price as AJ faces MMA great

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA faces Francis Ngannou in truly make-or-break fight for the British superstar. The fight will be a ten-round boxing match, with the former two-time heavyweight champion and the ex-UFC star colliding in what’s another big coup for Saudi dealmaker Turki Alalshikh.AJ overcame tricky southpaw Otto Wallin on another blockbuster bill in the Middle East at the end of last year. Before last month’s epic card, Joshua was expected to fight long-term rival Deontay Wilder after his meeting with the Swede.But any hopes of a deal went up in smoke after the Bronze Bomber was on the end of a shock defeat to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.Ngannou meanwhile raised many eyebrows in the world of boxing following his stunning debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023.READ MORE IN BOXINGMany thought the UFC legend got the better of the Gypsy King on the night, dropping him in the third round before losing a split decision in controversial fashion. Fury now faces Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title on May 18. And the winner between Joshua and Ngannou are then primed to challenge for the unified belts. So it’s all to play for in the Riyadh rumble with careers and title shots on the line. Most read in BoxingAnthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou fight predictions from Sun Sport panelWhen is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?
      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Friday, March 8.
      The big crossover clash will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      The ring-walks are expected to get going from around 11pm GMT.
      Who are their trainers?For the second fight in a row, Joshua will be cornered by Ben Davison, who he linked up with before his latest victory against Otto Wallin. Davison replaced Derrick James, who was occupied Stateside, and the former coach to Fury retains his place in AJ’s team. For Ngannou, his corner is led by ex-kickboxer Dewey Cooper with assistant John M’Bumba and MMA head trainer Eric Nicksick making up the team. What happened in Joshua’s last fight?AJ comes into the bout having dominated Wallin just four months ago in an impressive performance. Many believed he was back to his best as he ruthlessly broke the Swede down, fracturing Wallin’s nose in the process. It was Joshua’s second stoppage on the spin and third victory in a row. What happened in Ngannou’s last fight?The Cameroonian put his MMA career on hold for a boxing switch and stunned several on his debut against Fury. He dropped the Gypsy King and was deemed unfortunate to walk away with a split-decision loss. Still, the showing convinced AJ to the negotation table and set up another lucrative crossover clash for Ngannou. What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?
      Joshua vs Ngannou will be shown live on DAZN PPV and Sky Sports Box Office.
      You can live stream all the action from the DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office websites as well as their apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The DAZN UK PPV price will be £19.99, which includes one month’s DAZN subscription.
      For existing DAZN subscribers, the PPV price will be £18.99.
      The Sky Sports Box Office price for the fight has been set at £19.95 for Sky customers in the UK. 
      Francis Ngannou dropped Tyson Fury in his last boutCredit: GettyWhy is Joshua vs Ngannou on a Friday?The fight goes down on a Friday night, not the usual Saturday.This is because of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place that weekend at 5pm GMT on Saturday, March 9 over in Jeddah.SunSport’s predictionBoxing will be on it’s knees if 2012 Olympic golden boy and 2x world champion Anthony Joshua cannot handle a cage fighter, writes Sun Boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr.Yes Francis Ngannou always wanted to emulate Mike Tyson, yes his best days with the UFC were spent on his feet trading punches instead of kicks and submissions and yes the 37-year-old Cameroonian Adonis did floor Tyson Fury in October. But our AJ now knows not to take the powerhouse lightly and to respect his power and resilience in a way Morecambe’s WBC Gypsy King did not. AJ should hit Ngannou harder than he’s ever been struck before and he should finish him inside the opening five rounds.Joshua vs Ngannou full cardAmong the fights taking place on the Joshua-Ngannou undercard is Zhilei Zhang’s huge fight with Joseph Parker. Queensberry fighter Nick Ball will also challenge Mexican Rey Vargas for the world featherweight title.
      MAIN EVENT: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou
      Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker
      Nick Ball vs Rey Vargas – (WBC featherweight title)
      Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kurbanov – (WBA super-welterweight title)
      Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne (European lightweight championship)
      Andrii Novytskyi vs Juan Torres
      Justis Huni vs Kevin Lerena
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Christian Lopes Flores
      Roman Fury vs Martin Svarc
      Jack McGann vs Louis Greene
      What has been said?Joshua has said: “He brings two arms, a body, but his mind is different to everyone else. In terms of his frame and make-up, I’ve seen people like him many times before.”My main focus is Ngannou and getting through an intense training camp. “I have got to take his mind and his spirit, it will be explosive. We can both trade and it will be a good fight.”READ MORE SUN STORIESNgannou said: “Of course I think I can beat him. I called for the fight. I am here to beat him and that’s why I came over here. “I’ve been calling for these kind of fights for four years. I’m not here to show up, I am here to take over. It might sound crazy. It might sound irrational. But that’s what I am committed to and that is what I want.” More

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      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury ‘never said a word to each other’ during tense meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury stood shoulder-to-shoulder with each other during a tense meeting – but not a word was said. Fury is in Saudi Arabia to watch Francis Ngannou in action against AJ on Friday, just five months after his controversial win over the MMA star.Anthony Joshua, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou pose for a snapCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/The Gypsy King and Ngannou joined Joshua and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for a picture with Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh. And the heavyweight rivals got into a verbal altercation just moments before the sensational snap. But according to Fury’s assistant coach Andy Lee, there was no such verbal warfare with Joshua, 34, despite the years of feuding. He told iFL TV: “They actually never said a word to each other, which was interesting. READ MORE IN BOXING“We were walking shoulder to shoulder at one stage – me, Joe, Joshua and Tyson, but it just never happened.”Fury, 35, was floored in his bout with Ngannou, 37, and the ex-UFC champion has insisted he was robbed of a sensational upset victory.So there was evidently no love lost when the pair reunited face-to-face again in Riyadh. Lee said: “Ngannou came in and Tyson pulled him up straight away and said, ‘Hey you, you’ve been talking about me in interviews saying I’m a coward, calling me yellow belly.’Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But Ngannou in fairness was quite calm and cool and said, ‘I didn’t say that.’ (Fury said), ‘You did, saying you won the fight. I beat you. I beat you.’And Ngannou said, ‘No, no, no, I didn’t say that.’ ‘Yes you did,’ Tyson said. ‘What does your record say?'”Tyson said, ‘You take care of your man and I’ll take care of mine and I’ll give it to you again.’ He put it on him for a bit but it was interesting.”Tyson Fury ‘in heated clash with Francis Ngannou’ moments before amazing pic with Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo More

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      Fans think Tommy Fury wants to fight Ronnie O’Sullivan after snap of Love Island star and boxer in Saudi emerges

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      BOXING fans joked Tommy Fury wants to fight Ronnie O’Sullivan after a picture emerged of the Love Island star watching the snooker legend in Saudi Arabia.O’Sullivan, 48, is competing in the inaugural World Masters of Snooker – the first snooker event to take place in Saudi Arabia.Ronnie O’Sullivan won his opening match in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyTommy Fury watched O’Sullivan in Riyadh as the cameras caught a snap of the boxerCredit: EuroSportAnd, despite being made to wait until the early hours of Wednesday morning, the seven-time world champion kicked things off in fine form as he thrashed John Higgins 4-0 to set up a semi-final clash with Judd Trump.One famous face watching on was boxer and reality star Fury, 24.The 10-0 pro, whose last two wins have come against YouTubers Jake Paul and KSI, is understood to be in Saudi for the huge boxing event on Friday.Anthony Joshua is taking on Francis Ngannou in the main event, while the undercard includes Tommy’s brother Roman Fury.Yet some fans made the connection that Tommy – brother of heavyweight king Tyson Fury – might actually be looking to get O’Sullivan or another snooker star into the ring.One said: “Potential fight with Ronnie O’Sullivan?”Another added: “Looking for his next opponent.”A third replied: “Him Vs Mark Selby. my money on Selby via century.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA fourth responded: “Can’t wait for Tommy Fury v John Higgins next.”While a fifth said: “Ronnie would smoke him.”Ronnie O’Sullivan confirms where historic golden ball will be placed ahead of Riyadh World Masters of Snooker eventDespite a sensational win, O’Sullivan did not manage to make the first ever 167 break in his win over Higgins.To raise the event’s profile, against a backdrop of sportswashing accusations, a 20-point “Gold Ball” is available for those who are on a 147 maximum break.The achievement would also see the player pocket a huge £400,000.And O’Sullivan has already revealed he is setting his sights on achieving the feat. More

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      Eddie Hearn ‘NERVOUS’ for Anthony Joshua’s clash with Ngannou as ex-UFC champ could end Brit’s title hopes forever

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      EDDIE HEARN admits Anthony Joshua’s world title hopes could go up in a plume of Saudi smoke in his crossover clash with Francis Ngannou.AJ, 34, got himself back into world title contention last year with consecutive wins over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.Anthony Joshua throws down with ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou on Friday nightCredit: GETTYAJ enters the contest on the back of three straight wins – including a stoppage of Otto WallinCredit: GETTYNgannou goes into his second pro boxing match having embarrassed Tyson Fury in his firstCredit: GETTYHearn admits he’s somewhat ‘nervous’ about the fightCredit: AlamyA £100million two-fight series with long-time rival Deontay Wilder was on the table before the former WBC heavyweight champion blew the bouts with a stinker of a performance against Joseph Parker in December.In a bid to keep ticking over, AJ accepted Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh’s offer of a showdown with Ngannou – who shocked the world by putting Tyson Fury on his backside in their Riyadh rumble last October.And Hearn fears Friday night’s desert dust-up with the former UFC champ could be a huge banana skin in AJ’s road to becoming a three-time heavyweight champion.He told SunSport: “There is very little reward for the fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”The main reason we’re taking the fight is because of the credibility because of his performance against Fury.”Obviously the money as well. “But also His Excellency saying the winner of that fight should move forward and fight the winner of Fury vs Usyk. And that’s what we want.”In one fight, AJ could become undisputed after we chased it for three or four years. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”He could beat Ngannou, fight for the undisputed and win.”The path is clear in Saudi Arabia for us to do that. Anthony Joshua was ‘everything we wanted him to be’ vs Otto Wallin “But still, the fact remains we’ve got to get through Francis Ngannou.”Hearn was blown away by Ngannou’s unlucky points loss to Fury and admits he’s worried the Cameroonian clubber may still have a trick or two up his sleeve.The Matchroom Boxing chief said: “I’m excited [for the fight] and nervous as well. “Ngannou is still a little bit of an unknown quantity if you like.”I mean he’s a big, strong beast of a man. But I still feel that, on paper, our boxing guys should be beating the likes of Ngannou.”But in the heavyweight division, as you saw against Tyson Fury, if you’re strong and you’re technically sound and you’re tough enough and you can whack, then you’ve got a chance.”And he was unlucky not to get the win against Tyson Fury. Hearn was blown away by Ngannou’s performance against Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERSThe promoter believes a stoppage win over Ngannou will prove AJ is the best heavyweight in the worldCredit: REUTERS”So it gives AJ the credibility to go and fight him.”Questions are still being asked of AJ ahead of his lucrative first foray into the world of crossover boxing.But Hearn believes the London 2012 gold medallist can prove he’s the best heavyweight on the planet with a demolition job of “The Predator”.He said: “If he can beat him, and beat him well, I think it’s a good message to say that AJ is the best heavyweight in the world.”Which is starting to get a bit of momentum after the Wallin fight. I think AJ’s in a great fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But as I said, it’s a tricky fight against Ngannou. “You should, on paper, beat the guy, but he’s a dangerous dude.” More

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      Anthony Joshua under huge pressure to ‘outdo’ Tyson Fury and KO Ngannou, warns ex-UFC champ’s coach

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is under massive pressure to “OUTDO” Tyson Fury and stop Francis Ngannou in their crossover clash.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion will throw down with the MMA man mountain in a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown on Friday night.Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a crossover clash on Friday nightCredit: GETTYFormer UFC champ Ngannou embarrassed Tyson Fury in his boxing debut last OctoberCredit: GETTYBoxing purists claimed Fury underestimated the Cameroonian clubberCredit: GETTYNgannou’s head coach Dewey Cooper reckons AJ is now under huge pressure to ‘outdo’ The Gypsy KingCredit: REUTERSFormer UFC king Ngannou, 37, shocked the world in his boxing debut last October, dropping Tyson Fury on his way to taking the Brit to a split decision verdict.Ngannou’s humbling of Fury left a black eye not only on the Brit but on all those in the boxing world who claimed he only had a puncher’s chance of winning the fight.And the Cameroonian clubber’s coach Dewey Cooper believes the weight of Fury’s shortcomings has fallen on the shoulders of AJ.The legendary boxing and mixed martial arts trainer told SunsSport: “I see him not being tentative.READ MORE IN BOXING”Why? Because he has to get that monkey off his back. “He has to outdo Tyson Fury. So he’s going to come out fighting.”Joshua, 34, was his malicious old self in his December destruction of former training partner Otto Wallin.Team Ngannou foresees more of the same in Friday’s Riyadh rumble, saying: “We expect him to come out strong and confident, the way he did against Otto Wallin in his last fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”That’s what he expects and we’ll be ready for it.”Power versus power, fire versus fire, thats what this fight will be.”Alamy Live News. 2WCEDJ4 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. 15 Jan, 2024. Anthony Joshua (left) face off with Francis Ngannou (right) during Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou Kick-off Press Conference at Here, Outernet on Monday, January 15, 2024 in LONDON, ENGLAND. Credit: Taka G Wu/Alamy Live News This is an Alamy Live News image and may not […]Many boxing purists put Ngannou’s success against Fury down to the Gypsy King treating him as nothing more than an easy warm-up for his undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk.But Cooper is refusing to buy what those critics are selling, insisting Fury was just incapable of getting the better of ‘The Predator’.He said: “When you have 30 minutes, it’s not a surprise. “When you have 30 minutes, it’s not overlooking someone.”Fury had 30 minutes to impose his will and show that he was a level above Francis. He couldn’t do it in 30 minutes.”So I don’t want to hear about underestimating – that’s garbage. Dewey Cooper insists Tyson Fury tried his best to stop Francis Ngannou but was unable toCredit: GETTYTeam Ngannou expect Anthony Joshua to be as aggressive as he was against Otto WallinCredit: Getty”That’s just a narrative of people not wanting to be wrong with their opinions in the first place.”Keep it real. All these guys that felt that way and that Francis had no chance were just wrong.”Accept it and don’t try to discredit the greatness you saw that night or the ability you saw that night.”Secondly, we’re glad that people have seen what Francis can do because it’s going to be further improved from that [when he faces Joshua].READ MORE SUN STORIES”Every fight, he plans on improving and we plan on him improving. “So I’ll wonder what they’ll say after this fight.”Dewey Cooper expects Francis Ngannou to shock once again against AJCredit: REUTERS More