When Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, steps into the boxing ring to face Anthony Joshua, he won’t just rely on brute force. Ngannou has a trump card up his sleeve—a move inspired by none other than Mike Tyson himself: the superman punch.
The Superman Punch Unleashed: A Page from Mike Tyson’s Playbook
During an open workout ahead of his showdown with Joshua, Ngannou showcased his version of the superman punch. This high-flying strike combines explosive power with unexpected timing. It’s a move that catches opponents off guard, and Ngannou aims to use it to his advantage.
😂 Francis Ngannou throwing a superman punch at today's public workout.
He threw it against Tyson Fury, will we see more of this on Friday?
(📽️ @MatchroomBoxing) pic.twitter.com/qb7ghheONk
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) March 5, 2024
Iron Mike, a legend in both boxing and pop culture, has been mentoring Ngannou. He specifically instructed the Cameroonian-French fighter to incorporate the superman punch into his arsenal- during his preparations for the Tyson Fury clash from last October. Mike Tyson knows a thing or two about unorthodox techniques, having used them to devastating effect during his career.
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Francis Ngannou’s Confidence: Can he make the difference?
Ngannou has been blooming with confidence. Despite his controversial split decision loss to “The Gypsy King” in his boxing debut, he’s determined to make a statement against Joshua. The superman punch could be the game-changer—a surprise attack that catches the unified world heavyweight champion off balance.
Ngannou’s prediction? Victory. The former UFC champ acknowledges the challenge posed by Joshua, who has studied his tape and prepared accordingly. But Ngannou’s evolution as a fighter, coupled with Tyson’s guidance, gives him an edge. He’s ready to soar like a superhero and deliver a knockout blow that echoes through the boxing world.
“My prediction is that I’m going to win,” Ngannou told Mail Sport. “I know it’s going to be a tough fight, it’s going to be a very competitive fight, a very challenging fight because now Anthony Joshua has definitely watched the tape on me.”
“There is tape out there on me, unlike the last time, so he’s been preparing for me, preparing for some style, and I think that’s going to make it slightly difficult for me,” the French-Cameroonian added.
As the countdown to the fight begins, fans eagerly await Ngannou’s superman punch. Will it be the difference-maker? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: Francis Ngannou is rewriting the rules, and the boxing ring is his canvas.