Anthony Joshua will struggle Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
This was introduced by Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night time.
A date for the struggle will likely be confirmed subsequent week, with a press convention deliberate for January 15 in London.
On December 23, Joshua continued his quest to return to the highest of the heavyweight division with a five-round win over Otto Wallin.
He was to struggle Deontay Wilder subsequent, however the American misplaced to Joseph Parker on the identical card.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou knocked down Tyson Fury in his first skilled boxing struggle final October.
Fury gained a cut up determination, however Ngannou is now ranked within the WBC’s high 10 of heavyweight contenders.
Talking after his bout in opposition to Wallin, Joshua bragged: “I’m all the way down to struggle anybody. At any time when and whoever.”