Anthony Joshua boosts stock in ESPN rankings; Fury still ahead

Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) continues to make his case in the latest ESPN divisional rankings after his latest win.

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JOSHUA WIN OVER NGANNOU BOOSTS ESPN STOCK

The 34-year-old British boxer is firmly placed at No.3 based on the latest ESPN heavyweight division rankings.

Joshua is coming off a second-round knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou (17-3, 12 KOs) in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

That match increased Joshua’s winning streak to four after losing to Ukrainian world champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) twice.

FURY, USYK AHEAD OF JOSHUA ON LIST

British heavyweight king Tyson Fury (34-0, 1 draw, 24 KOs) continues to lead the list, followed by Usyk.

Fury and Usyk will face off on May 18 for all four major titles.

New Zealand fighter Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) follows Joshua at No.4 followed by Croatian fighter Filip Hrgovic (17-0, 14 KOs).