Slated to make his sophomore stroll to the squared circle in March in a large showdown in opposition to former two-time heavyweight world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, former UFC heavyweight kingpin, Francis Ngannou confronted off with the boxing star as we speak in England – forward of their Saudi Arabia showcase later this 12 months.
Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion underneath the banner of the UFC, made his skilled boxing debut again in August in Riyadh, forcing unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury the gap over the course of 12 rounds in an in depth, doubtful cut up resolution loss to the Morecambe native.
Receiving huge plaudits for his efficiency in his first-ever stroll to the ring, Francis Ngannou dropped Fury early within the bout, nevertheless, dropped a call loss to the British heavyweight, as he chases a rematch with the WBC finest later this 12 months.
As for Joshua, the Watford native turned in his third consecutive victory again in December and his second straight stoppage win, beating Swedish contender, Otto Wallin within the Center East with a nook’s stoppage TKO success.
And making his return to the ring in Saudi Arabia in March, Joshua met with Ngannou for the primary time as we speak within the UK – taking to the stage alongside the Batié knockout artist, in addition to promoters, Eddie Hearn, and his Queensberry Promotions counterpart, Frank Warren.
Anthony Joshua faces off with Francis Ngannou in London
Having fun with a reasonably cordial face-off after a short staredown, Ngannou prolonged a handshake to Joshua following their assembly, with the latter obliging as each then exited the stage.
Anticipated to make a PFL (Skilled Fighters League) debut later this 12 months following his signing with the Peter Murray-led group firstly of final annum, Ngannou has been sidelined from blended martial arts since 2022.
In his most up-to-date outing, the Cameroonian efficiently defended and unified his heavyweight titles in a unanimous resolution win over then-interim champion, Ciryl Gane in Anaheim, California, handing the Frenchman his first skilled loss.
Who wins on March 8. in Saudi Arabia: Anthony Joshua or Francis Ngannou?
