Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Live updates, round-by-round scoring, Joshua stuns Ngannou with second-round KO [VIDEO]

Live results: Anthony Joshua won KO-2 over Francis Ngannou

Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) makes his first fight appearance of 2024 in a ten-round bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (0-1) on Friday, March 8. The pair of skilled heavyweights will close out DAZN’s “Knockout Chaos” card taking place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Joshua defeated Otto Wallin via fifth-round retirement in his last outing, finishing 2023 on a three-fight winning streak. The former unified heavyweight champion is looking like his old self of late. “AJ” is another sharp performance away from a coveted world title shot.

Ngannou proved his power punching ability could translate from the octagon to the ring in his debut against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Last October, “The Predator” scored a third-round knockdown of Fury, but lost in a close split decision. Now the former UFC standout is out to prove his boxing debut was no fluke.

Joshua comes into the bout as the favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. He is a -300 favorite while Ngannou is a +235 underdog.

7:22 p.m. ET update: Joshua is making his way to the ring as he and Ngannou are moments away from touching gloves!

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou round-by-round results

Round 1: Joshua 10-8

Ngannou tries a left hook and is now aiming for the body. Overhand right hook and Joshua blocks it. Leading right hand from Joshua and down goes Ngannou! Wow, AJ stuns him big time. Ngannou makes the count but momentum on Joshua’s side.

Round 2: Joshua KO

AJ fires up another right hand. Left jab from Ngannou. Right hook hurts Ngannou badly oh my and down he goes. He beats the count and seems out of sorts. AJ could very well finish this. Joshua steps forward and plants another big time right hand, Ngannou is down on the canvas for a third time. He’s done, this one is OVER!