Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn has opened talks with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou over a potential super-fight with two-time boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
The British promoter has been taking care of Joshua's career since he turned professional after the London 2012 Olympics, and has guided him to two reigns with the unified heavyweight titles. And he could now bring his client one of the biggest crossover fights of all time with former UFC title holder Ngannou.
Cameroonian fighter Ngannou left the UFC without losing his belt, meaning the promotion must crown a new champion next month when they pit Jon Jones against Ciryl Gane. And he is now keen to make a move into boxing, his first love in combat sports, with Joshua atop his list of opponents alongside Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
