Anthony Joshua faces former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou in a major crossover event in Saudi Arabia tonight with the winner in line for an undisputed heavyweight title fight.
Anthony Joshua is looking to regain his Heavyweight crown that he lost to Oleksander Usyk in 2021 and a win against Ngannou will put him back in the picture. He won his last bout against Swede Otto Wallin just before Christmas.
Francis Ngannou on the other hand is only in his second professional bout. The former UFC champion made his professional debut last October in Saudi Arabia against Tyson Fury. Ngannou loss the bout on a harsh points decision, despite dropping the Heavyweight great. That bout put him into tenth in the rankings and another good showing here will put him in good stead as he enters the boxing world.
What Time Will Joshua V Ngannou Start?
Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou face off at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will start with the undercard at about 4pm Irish time. The main event of Joshua v Ngannou is expected to start at around 1:30-2am local time currently so that will mean it will be at 10:30- 11pm Irish Time.
How To Watch Joshua V Ngannou In Ireland
The Heavyweight clash between Joshua and Ngonnou is available on DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office. You can buy the event of Sky Sports Box Office for €24.95. Their coverage starts at 4pm and there will be replays on Saturday 9th March at 6am and 4pm. You can subscribe to DAZN and pay €19.99 for the event.
Anthony Joshua is the bookie's favourite ahead of the bout but so was Tyson Fury and we all know what happened there.
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