Francis Ngannou's next boxing bout is set.
Ariel Helwani is reported that Francis Ngannou will meet Anthony Joshua in a ten-round boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
Mike Bohn reports that the bout will take place on March 9.
Breaking:
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 5, 2024
Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua is a done deal, per @Turki_alalshikh.
Ten-round boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match set for March 9 in Saudi Arabia, sources confirm to @MMAJunkie. It’ll be a 10-round fight.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) January 5, 2024
First reported by @arielhelwani.
Ngannou, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, made his boxing debut on October 28, 2023 in Saudi Arabia against Tyson Fury.
Ngannou lost by split decision, but scored a knockdown in the fight.
Joshua is coming off a victory over Otto Wallin on December 23, 2023 in Saudi Arabia.
Fightful will update fans on the fight when more information is known.