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Jonathan Gorrie

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia confirmed

Anthony Joshua will meet Francis Ngannou on another huge night of boxing in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua made light work of Otto Wallin in Riyad last month in a huge ‘Day of Reckoning’ card that saw his money-spinning fight with Deontay Wilder fall through after the American lost to Joseph Parker in convincing fashion.

While there had been reports suggesting Joshua was eying a potential fight with Filip Hrgović for the IBF title should that be vacated following the undisputed bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on February 17, a fight with Ngannou has now been confirmed.

The former UFC star made waves during his boxing debut in October when he knocked Fury down and lost only on points to a fighter often hailed as the best of his generation.

No date has been set for the fight but Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed on X: “Tonight we confirm it’s a Done Deal! Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou collide on a huge night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - press conference Jan 15 in London with full details dropping soon!”

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