Anthony Joshua to Face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
Highly Anticipated 10-Round Boxing Match Could Lead to Future Title Contests
- Anthony Joshua is set to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in March.
- Ngannou, who has only boxed once professionally, shocked the world by knocking down Tyson Fury before losing in a split decision.
- Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, is coming off a knockout win over Otto Wallin.
- The fight is expected to be a 10-round bout and could set up the winner for a future clash against the winner of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk match.
- The estimated purses for both fighters are expected to be in the eight-figure range, with Ngannou potentially earning up to $20 million.
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