Anthony Joshua - Francis Ngannou: how to watch on TV, stream online | Boxing
The former boxing heavyweight champion will take on the MMA star in one of the most explosive fights of the year.
The countdown has begun for one of the most exciting boxing clashes in 2024. Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will go head-to-head on Friday, March 8, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in one of the most interesting crossover bouts over the last years.
Joshua is making his way back to the heavyweight title contention and a victory over the former UFC champion would take him to a fight against the winner of the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk showdown.
Meanwhile, this is a golden opportunity for Ngannou to prove that his great performance against The Gipsy King in October wasn’t a casual thing. If he manages to get his hand raised after the fight, his popularity will increase even more and will get the chance to make history and most likely get a title shot for all the marbles in the world of boxing.
What time does Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou start?
The ringwalks for the main event between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are scheduled for 5:50 p.m. ET/ 2.50 p.m. PT, although these timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts. The undercard will start at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT.
How can I watch Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?
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Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou record
Anthony Joshua
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: October 15, 1989
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: 82"
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 27-3 (24 KOs)
Francis Ngannou
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Date of birth: September 5, 1986
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 1
- Record: 0-1
This is the perfect definition of a tricky fight. Joshua is the boxer of the two, while Ngannou has always fought in MMA fights. However, what makes this bout so interesting is that the French-Cameroonian star almost recorded one of the biggest upsets in recent sports history when he almost defeated Fury last year. Moreover, he has a great record as a mixed martial artist, and his power is almost unmatched, being able to finish anyone with a single punch.
However, despite his great showing against Fury, AJ is the favorite to come out on top for a reason. He has been a heavyweight champion and a former Olympic Games gold medalist. If he’s well prepared and conscious of his opponent’s danger, he should be able to outbox Ngannou and emerge victorious. Prediction: We expect Anthony Joshua to get the job done on points.