Francis Ngannou Reveals His Sparring Partner for High Intense Anthony Joshua Fight

Francis Ngannou is set to face Anthony Joshua. This would be his second fight inside the squared circle. Ngannou’s first boxing match took place back in October of 2023 against the WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator,’ was a betting underdog going into the fight but he looked far from one. Although he lost, many continue to dispute the result. In any case, the former MMA fighter has another opportunity to prove himself as a legitimate boxer against, ‘AJ.’

However, that might be an arduous task given the experience and skillset possessed by the British champion. But, Ngannou is cutting no corners for preparation and it is evident by his intense sparing.

Ngannou’s sparring for Joshua did not go easy on him

In a recent Instagram post, Guido Vianello, 29, a heavyweight prospect was seen sparring with Ngannou. He has an impressive record of 11 wins with only one defeat. What might be more impressive is the fact that out of his 11 wins, nine of them, come via stoppages, giving him an 81% knockout ratio. The two happen to help each other for their upcoming fights and Vianello made it evident on social media.

While standing next to each other, in the ring during a training session, he stated, “Back on camp with @francisngannou to train for our next fights. Great quality work here in Paris 🇫🇷. Traveling and always building new Comfort Zones.” Meanwhile, Ngannou also acknowledged this in his own Instagram story, where he revealed they had their first spar and it was intense. “We’re out here working. First-day sparring [Vianello] did not go easy on me,” said Ngannou. 

Ngannou is sparring with professional boxers who have found success in the ring. His preparation makes the match-up even more exciting than it already is, not just for fans but for boxers. One such boxer had some words of caution for Joshua.

A former world title contender warns Joshua

According to Gabe Rosado, the former professional boxer, Joshua cannot underestimate Ngannou in any circumstances. Why? Because Ngannou has proven to be a threat by knocking down Fury. While saying Ngannou can box and making a comparison, he stated, “Ngannou can fight.” He added, “What I’m saying, I think Joshua can’t take him lightly, it’ll end up looking like how it did for Tyson.”

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It appears Ngannou’s performance against Fury has put the boxing community on notice. However, only time can reveal how this match plays out. Until then, we are curious to know, what your predictions are for this fight. Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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