Francis Ngannou to Face Anthony Joshua in Riyadh Exhibition Match
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is set to make his mark in the boxing world as he faces off against Anthony Joshua in a 10-round match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou made headlines with a split decision loss to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in his professional boxing debut, impressing fans and critics alike.
Despite being considered a heavy underdog in the Fury fight, Ngannou managed to knock down the seasoned champion and earn the respect of the crowd. Now, he is once again an underdog against Joshua, but the odds are much closer this time around, with Ngannou sitting at +230 on BetMGM.
Joshua, a former unified heavyweight champion, is coming off three consecutive wins after losing his titles to Oleksandr Usyk. The co-main event will feature WBO interim heavyweight champion Zhilei Zhang taking on Joseph Parker, while WBC featherweight champion Rey Vargas will face undefeated prospect Nick Ball on the undercard.
The event, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia, will be available on DAZN PPV with a start time of 11 a.m. ET. The full card promises a range of exciting matchups in different weight classes, showcasing the diverse talent present in the boxing world. Boxing fans can expect a thrilling night of fights as Ngannou looks to make a splash in the boxing world against a formidable opponent in Joshua.
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