Anthony Joshua, the renowned Nigerian boxer, is preparing for an intense face-off against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Matchroom and Queensberry officially confirmed this eagerly anticipated showdown in a recent announcement on their X account, promising more details to come the following week.
The statement released exclaimed, βIt’s official: #anthonyjoshua vs #francis_ngannou is set to captivate audiences during #RiyadhSeason. Stay tuned for the fight date and the electrifying kick-off press conference details to be unveiled next week! #JoshuaNgannou.β
A high-profile press conference is scheduled to take place on January 15 in London, adding more anticipation to this monumental clash.
Originally poised for a match against Deontay Wilder on March 9, Joshua has shifted his focus to Ngannou, who rapidly ascended in the WBCβs top 10 heavyweight rankings following an impressive debut in boxing.
This upcoming clash follows Joshua’s commanding victory over Otto Wallin on December 23, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a host for major heavyweight contests.
