Once Anthony Joshua defeated Francis Ngannou, he displayed his class. In two rounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday night, AJ knocked the former UFC heavyweight champion to sleep with three knockdowns, displaying his most vicious side.

Following Ngannou's examination by worried medical personnel, Joshua begged him to keep boxing even though it was his second consecutive loss. Although "The Predator" nearly defeated WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury in October of last year, Joshua proved too strong for Fury at the Kingdom Arena. Nevertheless, the Englishman made it apparent in his post-fight interview that he believes he's a fantastic addition to the heavyweight class. "This is a fantastic champion for him.

"I advised him to stick with boxing. He's battled twice, and he was the most effective. In the heavyweight class, there is just one shot required. One of my favorite fighters, Joseph Parker, has overcome adversity to become who he is today. "I'm simply making the most of my time here and doing it. I'm not going to fight in five years."I am grateful to the Cameroonian people. Respect, Africa, united. I am really grateful to everyone of you present tonight. Francis Ngannou has my gratitude."

Joshua will next face the victor of Fury's undisputed four-belt bout with Oleksandr Usyk, the champion of the WBA, WBO, and IBF, on May 18. Later this year, the heavyweight pair is scheduled to rematch before Joshua takes on the greatest big man in boxing in an incredible blockbuster.