AJ McKee forecasts the outcome of Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou.
Actually, the legendary trainer Freddie Roach often works out with the former Bellator featherweight world champion at his Wild Card Boxing gym in Los Angeles, California.
McKee recently said to DAZN during an exclusive Zoom session, “I enjoy going to boxing gyms, getting to box with these boxers and kind of play their game because we all know they’re not going to step in the cage and play our game. I believe that mixed martial artists are beginning to gain more respect from boxers these days.
That may have something to do with Francis Ngannou switching to boxing and losing to Tyson Fury before the Gypsy King in a contentious split decision in October.
And McKee would choose Ngannou over Anthony Joshua in their fight on March 8 if he had to choose a winner.
McKee declared, I really had to go with Francis in that battle because of his pure dog and desire.”
I already knew that power would be a significant factor that Fury undervalues when he faced Francis.
He was therefore caught with that left hook because he underestimated that force. McKee went on, He didn’t know what hit him when he got caught with that thing.
I won’t discuss Anthony Joshua specifically, but I don’t believe he possesses that dog in him in that way.
We’ve witnessed battles when he takes a blow and kind of withers away,McKee added. Francis is in beast mode because mixed martial arts is a sport where you have to give and take.
Many were surprised that after being touched up several times by Fury, he remained in his face and refrained from overpunching, which caught them off guard.
AJ-Ngannou notwithstanding, McKee continues to cling to the dream of one day facing the best in boxing and putting his sweet science skills to the test.
He declared, I’ve always wanted to box. I’ve always desired to compete against the best. I’ve stated I’m the Floyd Mayweather of MMA because of this. I would adore taking walks with Floyd.
Saturday’s PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event will feature McKee and Clay Collard in a lightweight showcase match that will be broadcast live on DAZN and DAZN PPV.
