Francis Ngannou is set to face Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Get all the details about this upcoming showdown and the impact it may have on Ngannou’s career.
| Francis Ngannou will face Anthony Joshua in a 10-round boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
| No specific date has been announced, but the fight is confirmed on both sides.
| Ngannou impressed in his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury, even knocking him down.
| Ngannou is now ranked in the top 10 of the WBC heavyweight division.
| Anthony Joshua is a former heavyweight champion with an impressive record.
| The fight’s official date will be revealed at a press conference in London.
| Ngannou’s PFL debut may be affected by the boxing match.
| Fans can expect an exciting showdown between two heavyweight powerhouses.
It seems that Francis Ngannou’s venture into the boxing world is far from over. According to Turki AlAlShikh, former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou is set to go head-to-head with Anthony Joshua in a 10-round boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Although no specific date has been announced, the fight is said to be a done deal on both sides. A press conference is scheduled to take place later this month in London, England to reveal the fight’s official date.
Ngannou made waves in both the boxing and mixed martial arts communities when he made his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury last October. Despite being the underdog, Ngannou impressed everyone by taking Fury to a split decision. He even managed to knock down Fury during the fight, showcasing his power and resilience.
Following his boxing debut, Ngannou secured a spot in the top 10 of the WBC heavyweight division rankings. This unexpected success has opened up new opportunities for Ngannou, including signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in addition to pursuing dream match-ups in boxing.
On the other side of the ring, Anthony Joshua is coming off a recent victory against Otto Wallin. With an impressive record and multiple heavyweight titles under his belt, Joshua is considered one of the top fighters in the division.
It remains to be seen how this boxing match will affect Ngannou’s plans for his PFL debut. However, fans can expect an exciting showdown between two heavyweight powerhouses in the near future.
