Davison added: “He showed composure, he showed patience, which are all things which become a threat when you can punch like that. I think it’s easier to deal with a puncher when they’re a little bit reckless, a bit gung ho. They’re the novicey side of his game that we thought we would see – a lack of patience, a lack of composure. But those are things that he’s shown. So we’re treating him like a world-class heavyweight.”

Defeating Ngannou, who is used to fighting in the UFC’s octagon, will not be easy for Joshua. Davison continued: “You have got the MMA,” Davison said. “A lot of his knockouts have come from him standing up and his punches etc. So there is a bit to look at in the MMA as well and obviously the 10-round fight with Tyson. The 10-round fight against Tyson’s a big asset to us, I feel.”

Ngannou feels sure he could beat AJ when they meet in the Middle East. He told DAZN that he doubts Joshua can handle punches like Fury did in their bout last year. Ngannou said: “Yeah, I have a doubt about that.