But with the recent loss to Joshua and then, even though nearly a week has passed, Ngannou is still in the top 10 WBC. This caused fierce controversy, forcing WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman to explain.

Ngannou (right) was knocked out of the top 10 rankings of the WBC’s top heavyweight boxersafter losing to Joshua by knockout on March 9.

“We, 100% agree with the ranking of Francis Ngannou 10th, based on specific data. People have accused the WBC, me personally, the boxer ranking evaluation committee…, but we rely on based on the clear data and rules of the WBC.

“We do not make rules or make decisions based on the majority of outside opinions. Boxer rankings are not a vote from the audience. In fact, we used to rank high with many Muay Thai boxers switching to professional boxing”.

“Even the legendary Joe Frazier was knocked out by George Foreman in the second round, but that doesn’t mean he, a champion, is a bad puncher. Remember Ngannou won many trophies in this sport. other combat sports and that is also the criterion we take into account when ranking boxers. As for Ngannou’s future position, let’s wait for the committee to announce it,” President Mauricio Sulaiman explained clearly that the WBC once ranked 10th for Ngannou and why the former UFC king is still in the top 10 despite losing to Joshua, 1 week ago.

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman and the current heavyweight title holder,Tyson Fury

Thus, in the end, Ngannou’s position on the WBC rankings also changed and more notably, Anthony Joshua after an impressive victory jumped to No. 1, right behind the current champion Tyson Fury.

In this position, clearly, the opportunity for Joshua to be designated by the WBC as a “challenging boxer” for belt holder Fury will be very “bright”. And it also means that the prospect of a “classic British boxing civil war” between Joshua and Fury is gradually becoming a clearer reality.

But another positive sign is that famous promoter Eddie Hearn (representing Joshua) has just revealed that Saudi Arabia, a country that is becoming a “new boxing paradise”, is ready to plan not only one but There are two upcoming matches between Joshua and Fury.

Tyson Fury is holding the WBC heavyweight title and from number 1 position Anthony Joshua will theoretically be chosen to challenge Fury.