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Breaking – Francis Ngannou set to fight Anthony Joshua in ten round professional boxing match in March

Francis Ngannou set to fight Anthony Joshua in ten round professional boxing match in RiyadhFormer undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is set for his sophomore outing in the squared circle later this…

Francis Ngannou set to fight Anthony Joshua in ten round professional boxing match in Riyadh

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is set for his sophomore outing in the squared circle later this year, taking on former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua over the course of ten rounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 9.

As per an initial report from Ariel Helwani, per Royal Court Saudi advisor, Turki Al-Sheikh, former UFC heavyweight champion, Ngannou will return to the Middle East later this year for a professional boxing match against former world champion, Joshua – with an official press conference between the two slated for later in January.

Francis Ngannou set for Middle East clash with Anthony Joshua

“Breaking: Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua is a done deal, per @Turki_alalshikh. Ten-round boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.”

Sidelined since he made his professional boxing debut back in October in Riyadh, PFL (Professional Fighters League) signed heavyweight, Ngannou made his first venture to the squared circle in a ten round fight with WBC heavyweight kingpin, Tyson Fury, dropping a controversial split decision loss.

Heralded for his performance in his first-ever professional boxing outing, Cameroonian knockout ace, Ngannou landed a stunning knockdown on the Morecambe native, before dropping a dubious decision loss in Saudi Arabia.

As for Joshua, the former two-time heavyweight world champion is in the midst of an impressive three-fight winning run, compiled over the course of last year, most recently stopping Otto Wallin with a corner’s stoppage TKO win in Riyadh, as part of a ‘Day of Reckoning’ billed card for the country. 

Yet to make his promotional bow with the PFL, Ngannou’s most recent outing in mixed martial arts came in the form of a unanimous decision win over then-interim heavyweight champion, defending and unifying his title at UFC 270 back in January 2022 in Anaheim, California. The outing came as Ngannou’s last on his Octagon contract, which expired at the beginning of last year to boot. 

Who wins in a March 2024 boxing showdown: Francis Ngannou or Anthony Joshua?

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony joshua would rather retire than fight him: ‘When I lost did you see how happy he was?’

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua would rather retire than fight him did you see how happy he wasOff the back of his upset decision loss to former champion, Joseph Parker over the course of the weekend…

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua would rather retire than fight him did you see how happy he was

Off the back of his upset decision loss to former champion, Joseph Parker over the course of the weekend in Saudi Arabia, former WBC heavyweight king, Deontay Wilder has shockingly claimed that long-time rumored foe, Anthony Joshua was set to retire – rather than fight him, if he beat Parker.

Wilder, a former undisputed WBC heavyweight titleholder, co-headlined a ‘Day of Reckoning’ billed card in Riyadh over the course of the weekend, suffering a one-sided unanimous judging loss to Parker, failing to mount any real significant offense over the course of their 12 round distance.

And in the night’s headliner, Watford-born puncher managed to extend his winning run to three straight fights, landing a corner’s stoppage TKO win over Swedish contender, Otto Wallin.

However, in the days ahead of the event in the Middle East, reports emerged confirming how Wilder and Joshua were set to agree terms on a two-fight deal – if both of them won their respective fights on Friday night.

Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua was set to retire

And in the immediate aftermath of his loss to Parker, with the kibosh now placed on a long-rumored bout between the two, Wilder claims he heard Joshua was set to retire rather than fight him if he won.

“They really don’t want that fight,” Deontay Wilder told 78SPORTSTV.” When I lost did you see how happy he (Anthony Joshua) was coming out? ‘Now I can escape.’ I broke out laughing. I made him able to perform like that. He was like, ‘I ain’t gotta fight Wilder.’”

“The rumor was he was talking about retiring if I won,” Deontay Wilder explained. “March 9., the fight still can go on. But this is a perfect way for them to get out.”

Do you think Deontay Wilder fights Anthony Joshua in the future?

Anthony Joshua stops Otto Wallin on his stool amid vicious striking onslaught en route to win – Highlights

Anthony Joshua lands TKO win over Otto Wallin on stool after vicious performance highlightsFormer two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is in the midst of a three-time winning run for the first…

Anthony Joshua lands TKO win over Otto Wallin on stool after vicious performance highlights

Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is in the midst of a three-time winning run for the first time since his second title reign back in 2018, turning in an eventual corner stoppage TKO win following a vicious onslaught at the end of the fifth round.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, entered tonight’s ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in Saudi Arabia in the midst of a two-fight winning run, landing a knockout win over Robert Helenius, which came off the back of a decision win over Jermaine Franklin in a home soil return earlier this year.

Expected to fight former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder with a victory tonight in the co-main event slot, Watford puncher, Anthony Joshua saw those plans hit the skids after the Tuscaloosa native dropped a one-sided unanimous decision loss to common-foe, Joseph Parker in Riyadh.

However, holding up his side of a slated two-fight deal, Joshua turned up the heat early and often against Wallin throughout the extent of their five round clash, particularly in the last of those frames — forcing a corner stoppage after bloodying the Swedish-born, Wallin.

Below, catch the highlights from Anthony Joshua’s win over Otto Wallin in the Middle East

Breaking – Anthony Joshua – Deontay Wilder fight in the works for March next in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next yearAhead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next year

Ahead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder reportedly have a deal in place currently, to fight against each other on March 9. next – as part of another blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is slated to headline next weekend’s Riyadh Season card in the Middle East, taking on Swedish heavyweight contender, Otto Wallin over the course of a main event clash.

As for Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight gold holder has been sidelined since October of last year, however, returns to fight former world champion, Joseph Parker in the co-main event of next weekend’s card in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua expected to fight Deontay Wilder next March

And according to a report from ESPN, amid years of speculation linking the duo to a massive heavyweight showdown, a deal is currently in the place for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other on March 9.

“Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The former heavyweight champs compete in separate bouts Dec. 23 and they must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker.” 

Watford native, Joshua has enjoyed a two-fight winning streak since dropping his belts to Oleksandr Usyk – defeating Jermaine Franklin in April of this year.

Back in August, Joshua managed to land a devastating seventh round finish over common-foe, Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena in London. 

In his most recent outing, Tuscaloosa native, Wilder managed to snap a two-fight losing skid to current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, stopping Helenius in the opening round of their Brooklyn headliner in October of last year. 

Who wins in a future fight: Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?

Breaking – Anthony Joshua – Deontay Wilder fight in the works for March next in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next yearAhead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next year

Ahead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder reportedly have a deal in place currently, to fight against each other on March 9. next – as part of another blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is slated to headline next weekend’s Riyadh Season card in the Middle East, taking on Swedish heavyweight contender, Otto Wallin over the course of a main event clash.

As for Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight gold holder has been sidelined since October of last year, however, returns to fight former world champion, Joseph Parker in the co-main event of next weekend’s card in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua expected to fight Deontay Wilder next March

And according to a report from ESPN, amid years of speculation linking the duo to a massive heavyweight showdown, a deal is currently in the place for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other on March 9.

“Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The former heavyweight champs compete in separate bouts Dec. 23 and they must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker.” 

Watford native, Joshua has enjoyed a two-fight winning streak since dropping his belts to Oleksandr Usyk – defeating Jermaine Franklin in April of this year.

Back in August, Joshua managed to land a devastating seventh round finish over common-foe, Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena in London. 

In his most recent outing, Tuscaloosa native, Wilder managed to snap a two-fight losing skid to current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, stopping Helenius in the opening round of their Brooklyn headliner in October of last year. 

Who wins in a future fight: Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?

Breaking – Anthony Joshua – Deontay Wilder fight in the works for March next in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next yearAhead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders,…

Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in the works for March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia next year

Ahead of the pair’s return to the squared circle next weekend on the same card, former world championship holders, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder reportedly have a deal in place currently, to fight against each other on March 9. next – as part of another blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight world champion, is slated to headline next weekend’s Riyadh Season card in the Middle East, taking on Swedish heavyweight contender, Otto Wallin over the course of a main event clash.

As for Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight gold holder has been sidelined since October of last year, however, returns to fight former world champion, Joseph Parker in the co-main event of next weekend’s card in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua expected to fight Deontay Wilder next March

And according to a report from ESPN, amid years of speculation linking the duo to a massive heavyweight showdown, a deal is currently in the place for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other on March 9.

“Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder have a deal in place for a March 9. fight in Saudi Arabia, sources tell ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The former heavyweight champs compete in separate bouts Dec. 23 and they must win to keep the bout intact. Joshua fights Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker.” 

Watford native, Joshua has enjoyed a two-fight winning streak since dropping his belts to Oleksandr Usyk – defeating Jermaine Franklin in April of this year.

Back in August, Joshua managed to land a devastating seventh round finish over common-foe, Robert Helenius at The O2 Arena in London. 

In his most recent outing, Tuscaloosa native, Wilder managed to snap a two-fight losing skid to current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, stopping Helenius in the opening round of their Brooklyn headliner in October of last year. 

Who wins in a future fight: Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder?