Riyadh, March 09, 2024, In a highly anticipated and action-packed event, Anthony Joshua emerged victorious in the Knockout Chaos fight, securing the championship title after defeating Francis Ngannou with two knockdowns in the first two rounds. The thrilling event took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh under the patronage of Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh.
The night featured a series of compelling bouts, showcasing some of boxing's biggest names. Andrii Novytskyi triumphed over Juan Torres in the opening matches, while Saudi boxer Ziad Al-Mayouf delivered a dominant performance against Mexican Christian Lopez Flores. English fighters also left their mark, with Roman Fury securing a victory over Martin Svatek, and Louis Greene delivering a first-round knockout against Jack McGann.
In the heavyweight division, Australian Justis Huni secured a unanimous decision victory over South Africa's Kevin Lerena. Mark Chamberlain from England claimed the lightweight title after defeating Welsh boxer Gavin Gwynne.
The excitement continued with Israil Madrimov from Uzbekistan capturing the super welterweight world championship title with a fifth-round win against Magomed Kurbanov from Russia. The featherweight world championship bout ended in a draw after 12 rounds between England's Nick Ball and Mexico's Rey Vargas.
The night reached its pinnacle in the main event as Joseph Parker from New Zealand delivered a decisive performance against Zhilei Zhang from China, securing the WBO heavyweight championship title.
Anthony Joshua's dominant victory over Ngannou marked the climax of an unforgettable night of boxing in Riyadh, where top-notch athletes from around the world showcased their skills and determination in the ring.