BREAKING! Francis Ngannou returns to the BOXING ring against Anthony Joshua in a 10-round dream fight in Saudi Arabia

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is ready to make an impressive return to the boxing arena. This time, it is against two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated battle. Scheduled for March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 10-round dream match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua has captured the interest of the worldwide combat sports community.

Recently, combat sports writer Ariel Helwani revealed the news of the highly awaited heavyweight boxing contest. Turki Alalshik, the important Saudi consultant in charge of regulating boxing in the area, was named as the source of the information in Helwani’s story. This is what he had to say:

Francis Ngnnou is returning to action, in a boxing match, later on, this year to go up against the former Heavyweight champion..the one and only, ‘AJ’ Anthony Joshua. This is a done deal on both ends. Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, 10-round fight, later on this year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I have confirmed this via Turki Al-Sheikh and my own sources.

Ariel Helwani via X

The announcement of this mega-fight follows a series of twists and turns in the heavyweight division. Originally, Anthony Joshua had slated a meeting with Deontay Wilder on March 9 in Riyadh. The proposed matchup generated considerable excitement for a clash between two heavyweight division powerhouses. However, fate took a turn when Joseph Parker upset Wilder, disrupting the heavyweight scene.

The 10-round fantasy fight has major significance for both fighters. The winner will be in a good position to face the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk in the future. This will perhaps lay the scenario for an undisputed heavyweight champion.

Fight fans react to Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou announcement

The news of a heavyweight boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua sent shockwaves across the world. Queensberry Promotions, a major player in the world of boxing promotions, later verified the story. This has lent credence to the event, heightening the fight’s excitement. Last year, Ngannou valiantly fought Fury in a 10-round bout. It was one of the biggest talking points of 2023.

Fans worldwide quickly expressed their excitement about the upcoming clash between two heavyweight titans. Twitter lit up with tweets expressing anticipation and excitement. Some fight fans believed that Ngannou possessed the capability to knock out Joshua. Others believed that Joshua’s more technical boxing skills could outmatch Ngannou’s power. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The Ngannou-Joshua news drew not just the interest of die-hard boxing fans but also a larger public. This 10-round fantasy battle can potentially transform the landscape of heavyweight boxing.

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