Around Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou's Fight

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will be held in Saudi Arabia (Instagram/@danzboxing).

JAKARTA - The grand duel between Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will be felt in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the time of the venue.

This fight will take place in 10 rounds. This is in accordance with the agreement of the former two-time heavyweight champion and former UFC heavyweight champion with Turkey Alalshikh, Head of the Saudi Arabian Entertainment Authority.

Anthony Joshua (AJ) previously defeated Otto Wallin in another blockbuster match in the Middle East at the end of last year.

After that victory, Joshua is expected to face his long-term rival, Deontay Wilder. However, that hope was dashed after Wilder lost surprisingly to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Ngannou surprised many people in the boxing world after his stunning debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023.

Many thought the UFC star beat Fury. He could knock Fury out in the third round before losing in a controversial separate decision.

Fury is now facing Oleksandr Usyk to fight for the undisputed title on May 18, 2024.

The winner between Joshua and Ngannou has so far been prepared to challenge the undisputed champion belt holder.

Coach

Anthony Joshua is back with Ben Davison, who previously also managed the British boxer when he won against Otto Wallin.

Davison replaces Derrick James. The coach has also handled Tyson Fury.

Then, Ngannou was led by a former kickboxer, total Cooper, with John M'Bamba's assistant and MMA's chief coach, Eric Nicksick.

Day Election

Many questions arise why Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou's fight was held on Friday night local time, not Saturday as usual.

The reason is that the organizers do not want to clash with Formula 1 (F1) of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix which will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 17.00 local time in Jeddah.

Prediction

Favoriteism is clearly flowing for Anthony Joshua. The former 2012 Olympic champion and two-time heavyweight world champion is predicted to stop Ngannou.

However, AJ could not underestimate Ngannou considering the Cameroonian boxer could bring down Tyson Fury.

Moreover, Francis Ngannou imitated Mike Tyson. He spent his training days exchanging ideas with the world boxing legend.

"He brought two hands, one body, but his thoughts are different from others. In terms of body shape and makeup, I've seen people like him many times before."

"My main focus is Ngannou and going through an intensive training camp. I have to take his thoughts and enthusiasm, it will be an explosion. We can both exchange ideas and this will be a good fight," said AJ.

AJ can win with a note that he has to beat Ngannou harder than usual and must save me in the opening five rounds.

However, that strategy is not easy to realize. Ngannou has ambitions to achieve his first win in his international boxing debut.

"Of course I think I can beat him. I called for a fight. I am here to beat him and that's why I came here."

"I've been calling for this kind of fight for four years. I'm not here to appear, I'm here to take over"

"This may sound crazy. It might sound absurd. However, that's my commitment and that's what I love," Ngannou said.

Full Card Joshua Vs Ngannou

Undercard between Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou's fight was Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker's big duel.

Then, Queensberry boxer Nick Ball will also challenge Rey Vargas from Mexico to fight for the world featherweight title.

Berikut Undercard di antara duel Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou

Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker

Nick Ball vs Rey Vargas (WBC featherweight)

Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kurbanov (super WBA welterweight)

Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne (European lightweight champions)

Andrii Novytskyi vs Juan Torres

Justis Huni Vs Kevin Lerena

Ziyad Almayouf vs Christian Lopes Flores

Roman Anger vs Martin Svarc

Jack McGann vs Louis Greene

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou Broadcast

Joshua vs Ngannou's fight will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV (pay-per-view) and Sky Sports Box Office.

You can stream directly all actions from the DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office websites and their applications.