Matchroom and Queensberry made a significant announcement on Friday night, confirming that Anthony Joshua is slated to step into the ring against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
While an exact date for this highly anticipated fight is yet to be finalized, an upcoming press conference scheduled for January 15 in London aims to shed light on the details.
Joshua, determined to reclaim his heavyweight dominance, recently secured a five-round victory over Otto Wallin on December 23. Originally slated to fight Deontay Wilder, plans shifted when Wilder suffered a loss to Joseph Parker on the same fight card.
Meanwhile, Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, entered the world of professional boxing and made waves by knocking down Tyson Fury in his debut bout. Although Fury claimed a split decision victory, Ngannou’s impressive performance has earned him a spot among the WBC’s top 10 heavyweight contenders.
In the aftermath of his clash with Wallin, Joshua boldly declared his readiness to take on any challenger, asserting, “I’m down to fight anyone. Whenever and whoever.”
This clash between Joshua and Ngannou promises to be a colossal showdown, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide as both fighters eye a pivotal moment in their respective careers.
