In a blockbuster announcement for the world of combat sports, former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to face off against ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.


The two powerhouses have reached an agreement, promising an electrifying clash that has captured the imagination of fans across the globe.


The bout was not initially on the cards, as Joshua and Deontay Wilder were poised to confirm a mega-fight on December 23, contingent on both emerging victorious in their respective contests.


Joshua did his part by stopping Otto Wallin in five rounds, but Wilder's comprehensive defeat by Joseph Parker forced a recalibration in Joshua's camp at Matchroom Sport.


Originally considering a clash with Filip Hrgovic for the soon-to-be vacant IBF title on March 9, the date earmarked for the Wilder showdown, a surprising twist emerged.


Anthony Joshua is now slated to face Francis Ngannou, who recently made headlines by flooring WBC champion Tyson Fury before narrowly losing on points.


Similar to the format against Fury, the Joshua-Ngannou bout will be a 10-round boxing match. The event is scheduled to unfold in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with comprehensive details expected to be unveiled in the coming week.




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Ok

This is going to be a cracker. Rooting for AJ

Nganou is after the money in boxing. Imagine being paid 10 million pounds in a boxing fight, while as MMA fighter, u are paid 300k pounds per fight, and u fight 15 times a year

Saudi Arabia cashing out steady in all sports.

Moneybags..

Creamypie:
Nganou is after the money in boxing. Imagine being paid 10 million pounds in a boxing fight, while as MMA fighter, u are paid 300k pounds per fight, and u fight 15 times a year

Be like Nganou.. 😂..

Jbleenk:
This is going to be a cracker. Rooting for AJ

AJ should activate the Brock Lesnar mode and drop the John Cena good and clean fighter he always does.

A boxer 🥊 should be ruthless in all fronts

Not pounds brother na Dollar 🤑 but Francis ngannou go still win AJ I put hand for chest for am

Creamypie:
Nganou is after the money in boxing. Imagine being paid 10 million pounds in a boxing fight, while as MMA fighter, u are paid 300k pounds per fight, and u fight 15 times a year

Dana white no dy pay fighters well imagine for championship belt person they collect $300k who does that Even PFL dy pay well than UFC well I want to Join UFC or PFL or KFC make I fight for MMA win championship belt then I switched to boxing like Francis ngannou did I want Francis ngannou to win AJ

Creamypie:
Nganou is after the money in boxing. Imagine being paid 10 million pounds in a boxing fight, while as MMA fighter, u are paid 300k pounds per fight, and u fight 15 times a year

Francis ngannou go still win am I believe so

Natbrowny:


AJ should activate the Brock Lesnar mode and drop the John Cena good and clean fighter he always does.

A boxer 🥊 should be ruthless in all fronts