Joshua and Ngannou Set for Heavyweight Showdown in Riyadh

Winner Could Face Fury or Usyk in Potential Undisputed Title Fight

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will face off in a heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 8, 2024. This will be Ngannou's second professional boxing match, following his debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023.
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has stated that the winner of the Joshua-Ngannou fight could potentially face the winner of the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk fight, which is scheduled for February 17, 2024, also in Riyadh.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, has expressed confidence in his knockout power and has specifically mentioned targeting Joshua's chin during their upcoming fight.
Joshua, a former two-time world champion, has dismissed Ngannou's comments and stated that he is not underestimating his opponent. He has also expressed his desire to become a three-time heavyweight world champion.
The undercard for the Joshua-Ngannou fight will feature a co-main event between Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker, as well as several other bouts.