Still going to run some medical check-ups - Francis Ngannou heading to the hospital after Joshua’s knockout blow

During an Instagram Live session, Ngannou opened up about his feelings leading up to the fight and his future aspirations.

Ngannou, known for his prowess in the UFC, faced Anthony Joshua in just his second professional boxing match. 

Despite the knockout, Ngannou emphasised that he didn't have any lingering effects but would undergo medical checks as a precaution.

Ngannou said during an Instagram Live session, as reported by MMA Fighting, “I was conscious right after [the knockout], and since then everything’s been good.”

The Cameroonian MMA fighter continued, “Still going to run some medical work, just in case.” 

He expressed his intention to take some time off to decompress after a hectic schedule of fights. While he's not done with boxing, Ngannou remains committed to competing in the PFL, with Renan Ferreira as his next opponent.

Despite his previous success against Tyson Fury, Ngannou experienced a drastic turn of events against Joshua. 

Reflecting on the fight, Ngannou admitted, "I wasn’t seeing it happen like that, but I always knew it could happen."

Ngannou revealed a sense of unease before the fight, indicating that something didn't feel quite right during his warm-up backstage. 

However, he acknowledged the professionalism of Joshua and his team, refusing to diminish their victory. He also took full responsibility for his performance, stating, "I was the one that just didn’t execute the plan properly and maybe didn’t feel completely present."