In a highly anticipated heavyweight boxing clash set to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou has set his sights on British boxer Anthony Joshua. The bout is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024, at 23:00 GMT.
Ngannou, who made his professional boxing debut in October, is eager to redeem himself after a narrow loss to WBC world champion Tyson Fury in a non-title bout. Despite the defeat, Ngannou showcased his formidable power by brought him down in round four with a devastating left hook, nearly causing a massive upset.
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| Francis Ngannou brought Fury down |
Speaking ahead of the showdown, Ngannou expressed his desire to "knock Joshua out," signaling his intention to make a statement in his second professional boxing outing.
Joshua, a former two-time unified champion, sees the fight as an opportunity to capitalize on Ngannou's growing public momentum.
For Joshua, this match comes at a crucial juncture in his career. Following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua has bounced back with victories over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin.
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| Anthony Joshua ready for the fight |
With plans for a showdown against former WBC champion Deontay Wilder dashed after Wilder's loss to Joseph Parker, Ngannou emerges as Joshua's best option for a high-stakes, big-money fight.
Boxing enthusiasts eager to witness the electrifying clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou can catch the action through various platforms:
1. DAZN: Visit Dazn to stream the fight live.
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| Watch live streaming online at Dazn |
2. Sky Sports Box Office: Tune in Sky Sports Box Office to watch the event.
3. BUFFSTREAM: Access the fight at Buffstream for online streaming.
As anticipation builds for this epic showdown between two heavyweight titans, all eyes will be on the Kingdom Arena as Ngannou and Joshua step into the ring to settle the score and stake their claim in the world of boxing.