BREAKING! His excellency Turki Alalshikh confirms future matchup between the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has provided a massive announcement for the title defense of the next undisputed heavyweight champion.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou (image credit- Marca, DAZN)
After Saudi Arabia’s involvement in sports, boxing appears to flourish to new heights. Furthermore, the Riyadh Season has brought a lot of action-packed fights in a short period. This includes the ‘Battle of the Baddest’ between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou and the most recent ‘Day of Reckoning Event’ between Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin. In addition, two more massive events are lined up for February and March, and fans are witnessing their respective matchups.
The first big fight will happen between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undefeated heavyweight title in February. This is a big fight since the heavyweight division has not had an undisputed champion since 1999. Subsequently, Joshua and Ngannou are also slated to fight on the march. However, even after lining up such massive fights in a short period, it appears that Saudi Arabia is not done yet. This is what Michael Benson reported:
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has made it clear that he wants the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk on Feb 17th to defend the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO heavyweight world titles against the winner of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on March 8th.Michael Benson via X
It looks like the winner of Fury vs. Usyk will defend the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO heavyweight world titles against the winner of Joshua vs. Ngannou. This fight will also happen in Saudi Arabia in 2024 provided the winners remain injury free.
Hence, this means that Joshua can get the opportunity to become a three-time world champion. Furthermore, Joshua might fight against his British rival Fury or get another rematch against Usyk. Similarly, Ngannou can become the undisputed heavyweight champion in his third bout if he defeats Joshua.
Francis Ngannou warns Anthony Joshua
The upcoming bouts between Fury vs. Usyk and Joshua vs. Nganou would greatly impact boxing. Furthermore, the heavyweight division will get its first undisputed champion after two decades. Similarly, Joshua and Ngannou have much to lose in their upcoming fight since the winner will be the contender for the title.
In addition, the fight between Ngannou and Joshua remains an interesting matchup since both possess knockout power. However, after Joshua’s losses to Usyk and Andy Ruiz, people believe he has a weak chin. Furthermore, his opponent, Ngannou, has openly claimed that he will test this rumor for himself.
Hence, on March 8, 2024, Joshua will fight Ngannou, and the winner will become the contender for the undisputed heavyweight title. Furthermore, the 12-round bout will be held at the Kingdon Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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