Following the release of amazing pre-fight footage featuring Anthony Joshua honing the precise punch that defeated Francis Ngannou, supporters have complimented Joshua.

AJ defeated the MMA icon via knockout last night, demonstrating his rapidity in the ring.

Anthony Joshua practised the punch that won the fight just before stepping into the ring.

AJ’s strong right-hand knocked out Francis Ngannou.

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The former heavyweight champion sent his rival to the canvas in the opening round before a powerful right-hand and left-hook combo in the second saw him hit the deck again.

Ngannou found his feet but looked shaky as his lights were put out by Joshua with another right-overhand punch.

The Cameroonian was caught off guard by the Brit’s fast start – but perhaps he should’ve been aware of his tactics.

As Joshua warmed up for the bout, he was working on his right-hand punched that finished the fight.

AJ and his team have been praised for their spot-on preparation.

One fan said: “Team Joshua were practising the power right-hand extensively during the warm up, which is rare. Clearly elite fight planning. They knew in advance Ngannou’s stance restricts him from evading the right hand.”

Another added: “They were truly ready and prepared.”

A third commented: “Joshua has finally found the right team for him I think.”

The 2012 Olympics gold medallist’s performance impressed Tyson Fury amid fans saying he looked “terrified” ringside.

Asked about fighting Joshua, Fury said: “I’m sure Oleksandr Usyk will have something to say something about that.

“I had a s*** performance against Ngannou. AJ did absolutely fantastic and lit him up with a right hand.

“I’m still dismissive of him. AJ’s made to measure for me.

“Just because he knocked out Ngannou – it’s not the same.

“He couldn’t land any of those rights on Usyk, a way smaller and lighter man.

“Styles make fights and his style is made for me.”