Former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is expected to face a former UFC champion, Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia later this year.
This follows the confirmation of the planned fight by promotional teams Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night.
Confirmed: @anthonyjoshua vs @francis_ngannou is signed to take place during @RiyadhSeason! 🔥
Fight date and Kick-off press conference details to be released next week! #JoshuaNgannou@Turki_alalshikh | @MatchroomBoxing pic.twitter.com/o932Fyuxgd
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) January 5, 2024
