Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face Combine Martial Artwork (MMA) star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match this 12 months.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed this on his X account.
Ngannou shocked the world on his skilled boxing debut when he floored World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Tyson Fury final October.
Nonetheless, Fury recovered from the knock right down to win on factors by way of cut up choice.
However Ngannou is again to tackle one other British heavyweight, Anthony Joshua , who’s rebuilding his profession after successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
On Friday evening it was revealed that each Joshua and Ngannou had signed a deal for the ten-round bout which is able to happen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The battle was confirmed by Hearn, who wrote:”Tonight we affirm it’s a finished deal! @anthonyjoshua v @francis_ngannou collide on an enormous evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – press convention Jan 15 in London with full particulars dropping quickly!”
In the meantime, English supervisor and promoter Frank Warren confirmed the battle additionally.
“One other historic evening for @RiyadhSeason!
“Press convention and battle date information coming quickly. Can’t await all of it to get began!”
It’s not been confirmed when the battle will occur, nevertheless, it’s reported that March 9, when Joshua was alleged to tackle Deontay Wilder, is the date being touted.
Anthony Joshua goes into this spectacle on the again of three victories in 2023, his final one coming in December with a formidable win over Otto Wallin.