Francis Ngannou, a seasoned MMA veteran, remains steadfast in his conviction that his performance last October merited a decision victory over WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury. In his inaugural professional boxing match, Ngannou delivered an unexpectedly strong showing, scoring a knockdown against Fury in the third round and engaging him on equal terms throughout the ten-round bout. While Ngannou ultimately lost the match, the experience opened up another significant opportunity for him—a March 8th face-off with former two-time beltholder Anthony Joshua. Ngannou acknowledges that, unlike his bout with Fury, he won't be able to catch Joshua off guard with a stylistic surprise.