In a groundbreaking announcement, Anthony Joshua is slated to square off against UFC legend Francis Ngannou in his next fight. The confirmation came from promotional teams Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night. Ngannou, who surprised the world with his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury last October, will now face Joshua in a high-profile showdown.
Despite Ngannou's loss to Fury via a split decision, the anticipation for his clash with Joshua has soared. Eddie Hearn, Joshua's show promoter, officially confirmed the bout via social media, stating, "Tonight we confirm it’s a done deal! @anthonyjoshua v @francis_ngannou collide on a huge night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—press conference Jan 15 in London with full details dropping soon!"
The fight is scheduled to take place on March 9, with a press conference set for January 15 in London. This cross-discipline battle between a top boxer and a UFC icon is expected to capture the attention of sports enthusiasts worldwide.
