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Anthony Joshua throws punches at Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight bout. Getty Images
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Anthony Joshua sends Francis Ngannou to the canvas during their heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
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Francis Ngannou lands a body shot on Anthony Joshua during their bout in Riyadh. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua's father Robert cheers on his son from ringside. Reuters
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Francis Ngannou speaks with Anthony Joshua after their bout in Riyadh. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua celebrates in the ring after winning his fight against Francis Ngannou. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua during an interview after winning the fight against Francis Ngannou. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua poses for photos after winning his fight against Francis Ngannou. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua lands the punch that knocks out Francis Ngannou. Getty Images
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Referee Ricky Gonzalez waves off the fight after Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou. Getty Images
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Anthony Joshua throws punches at Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight bout. Getty Images
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Anthony Joshua sends Francis Ngannou to the canvas during their heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters
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Francis Ngannou lands a body shot on Anthony Joshua during their bout in Riyadh. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua's father Robert cheers on his son from ringside. Reuters
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Francis Ngannou speaks with Anthony Joshua after their bout in Riyadh. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua celebrates in the ring after winning his fight against Francis Ngannou. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua during an interview after winning the fight against Francis Ngannou. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua poses for photos after winning his fight against Francis Ngannou. Reuters
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Anthony Joshua lands the punch that knocks out Francis Ngannou. Getty Images
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Referee Ricky Gonzalez waves off the fight after Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou. Getty Images
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Anthony Joshua throws punches at Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight bout. Getty Images
Anthony Joshua full of praise for 'inspiration' Francis Ngannou after brutal knockout win
Former heavyweight world champion stops the MMA star in the second round of their bout in Riyadh
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