In a thrilling match dubbed “Knockout Chaos” in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua secured a resounding victory over Francis Ngannou with a second-round knockout.
The British-Nigerian boxer’s impressive performance earned him a whopping $50 million (approximately N79 billion), including a $10 million bonus for the KO win. Ngannou, on the other hand, pocketed $20 million (N31.8 billion) for his efforts.
Among the spectators was Grammy-winning musician Drake, known for his sizable sports bets. Unfortunately for Drake, his $615,000 (N950 million) wager on Ngannou proved unsuccessful, adding to his streak of betting losses on high-profile sporting events.
Despite his triumph, Joshua remains focused on future challenges. He expressed his eagerness to face Tyson Fury after Fury’s upcoming bout with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight championship.
Fury, acknowledging Joshua’s victory, emphasized his immediate priorities but left the door open for a potential showdown with Joshua in the future.
With both fighters eyeing significant matches ahead, the boxing world awaits eagerly for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between two heavyweight champions. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
