Renowned British-Nigerian professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, was captured in a trending video encouraging Francis Ngannou not to leave boxing after their recent match.
In the video, Anthony Joshua, the heavyweight champion, is seen offering words of encouragement to Ngannou after delivering a deadly right hook that led to Ngannou being knocked out in the boxing ring.
Despite the defeat, Joshua empathetically urges Ngannou not to be discouraged and to continue in the sport of boxing. This gesture showcases the sportsmanship and camaraderie that exists among athletes, even in the competitive world of professional boxing.
Watch the video below:
“Don’t leave boxing”
Anthony Joshua encourages Francis Ngannou pic.twitter.com/6o0QooQDzZ
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See some reactions below
@Richeey001 said: “He should not leave boxing. So he can request to fight him whenever he feels like beating someone.”
@holusojy70 said: “If you beat a child with the right hand you use the left hand to draw him or her closer and encourage him or her not to do what warranted you to beat him or her again. Joshua o kare jare”
@BirdeyeUTD said: “Giving encouragement after knocking him out lol. Joshua is a good lad.”
@deuptowntrading said: “The fact that Anthony Joshua won the fight makes me happy. I was afraid that Francis Ngannou would knock him out.
Congratulations Anthony Joshua.”
