What if one statement could shake the foundations of a fighter’s legacy? Imagine a world where Tyson Fury’s hard-fought victory is suddenly questioned, not by a critic, but by a fellow titan of the sport. Picture Eddie Hearn, a mastermind in the boxing arena, casting a shadow of doubt over Fury’s triumph.

It’s not every day that a respected figure like Hearn throws a curveball that stirs the pot. Is this a strategic move in the chess game of boxing promotion, or something more? And how does this all tie into the eagerly anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou?

Joshua’s dominance over Wallin: A prelude to Ngannou?

In a striking comparison, Eddie Hearn highlighted Anthony Joshua’s dominant performance against Otto Wallin, contrasting it sharply with Tyson Fury’s earlier encounter. “Anthony Joshua just boxed Otto Wallin who gave Tyson Fury a really tough time – the fight should’ve been stopped, Wallin should’ve won. AJ went out and it was a mismatch, he demolished him,” Hearn declared. These words not only elevate Joshua’s prowess but also subtly question Fury’s competency in his bout with Wallin.

Seamlessly, Hearn’s narrative transitions into a bold prediction for the upcoming showdown between Joshua and Francis Ngannou. He firmly believes that Joshua’s dismantling of Wallin, a boxer who once troubled Fury, sets a precedent. Hearn implies that Joshua, with his superior skill set demonstrated against Wallin, is not just ready but more than capable of overpowering Ngannou.

Eddie Hearn also showed confidence in his guy and further reveals how Joshua will beat Ngannou.

Helwani challenges Eddie Hearn

In a spirited exchange, Ariel Helwani challenged Eddie Hearn’s confidence in Anthony Joshua’s upcoming bout with Francis Ngannou. Helwani, questioning Hearn’s earlier assertion, cited Ngannou’s formidable power: “Ngannou lands that punch he landed in the third round [against Fury]…I don’t know [if] AJ gets off the mat,” highlighting the potential threat Ngannou poses. Hearn, taken aback, responded with disbelief, “No. Ariel!”

The conversation then pivoted to perceptions of Ngannou’s previous fight with Fury, which Hearn had labeled “farcical.” Helwani reminded Hearn of Joshua’s dismissal of the fight as a “gimmick,” leading Hearn to clarify that Joshua was uninterested in what he initially perceived as a non-serious proposition. Despite Hearn’s skepticism, Helwani’s insights brought to light the unpredictability and excitement surrounding the Joshua-Ngannou matchup.

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Will Joshua’s skill and prowess in the ring prevail as Hearn confidently predicts, or will Ngannou’s raw power and resilience, highlighted by Helwani, turn the tables in this much-anticipated showdown?

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