Francis Ngannou expressed his apologies and gratitude to his fans after suffering a knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua, saying, "Sorry guys I let you all down. Today was a bad day in the office but tomorrow will be another day. Thank you all for the love." In his first public statement since the match, Ngannou conveyed his disappointment and acknowledged that Joshua was "just way better than me today... It sucks, but it's the game." Kamaru Usman, a close friend of Ngannou, also extended his support to him following the defeat.
Francis Ngannou issues a statement apologizing to his fans following his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua and thanks them for their support. #JoshuaNgannou https://t.co/ovtoXIQAsS
Francis Ngannou on Anthony Joshua: "He was just way better than me today... It sucks, but it's the game." #JoshuaNgannou | #KnockoutChaos https://t.co/7YRXW7NO80
‼️Francis ngannou reacts to losing his fight💔 #BoxingNews https://t.co/JAlkonT93f
Francis Ngannou thanks everybody for their love after his loss to Anthony Joshua 🥊 #KnockoutChaos https://t.co/Lry3jVw7Ip
🚨JUST IN🚨 Francis Ngannou has spoken on his KO loss to Anthony Joshua: “Sorry guys I let you all down 😔 “Today was a bad day in the office but tomorrow will be another day. “Thank you all for the love ❤️” #JoshuaNgannou https://t.co/nuZrgCQ0cU
Francis Ngannou speaks for the first time following his KO defeat to Anthony Joshua 🗣️ https://t.co/dYyLFvCsFe
Kamaru Usman with a message of support for good friend Francis Ngannou after his KO defeat to Anthony Joshua tonight 🤝 #JoshuaNgannou https://t.co/ecl2TsifBw