Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: start time, undercard, TV channel, streaming info fight prediction & tips
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On Friday 8th March, former unified world champion Anthony Joshua takes on Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua is looking to make it four wins in a row since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.
WHO IS ON THE UNDERCARD?
Arguably the biggest event on a stacked undercard will be when Zhilei Zhang defends his WBO world championship belt against New Zealander, Joseph Parker. Rey Vargas also takes on Nick Ball for the WBC featherweight title.
Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker
Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball
Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne
Justis Huni vs TBA
Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA
Roman Fury vs TBA
Jack McGann vs TBA
WHERE IS THE FIGHT TAKING PLACE?
This fight is taking place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WHEN IS THE FIGHT?
The fight takes place on Friday 8th March with the undercard due to begin at 19:00 (UK).
WHEN IS THE RING WALK?
The ring walk for the main event between Joshua and Ngannou is due to take place at 23:00 (UK).
WHAT TV CHANNEL IS SHOWING ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU?
This fight will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
WHAT ABOUT LIVE STREAMING?
This fight can be streamed on the Sky Go app in the UK if purchased via Sky Sports Box Office
WHAT ARE THEIR FIGHT RECORDS?
Anthony Joshua has fought 30 times in his professional career with 27 victories and three defeats. Former MMA fighter, Francis Ngannou, has only ever fought once in the boxing ring with a defeat to Tyson Fury in October 2023.
FIGHT PREDICTION
Anthony Joshua is rebuilding his reputation and his form as he aims to build towards a potential bout with Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury in the future, albeit the former recently lost to Joseph Parker and the latter is taking on Oleksandr Usyk in a rearranged fight in May. Francis Ngannou, many believe, was unfortunate to have lost by decision against Tyson Fury but Fury did have the better of the statistics in that fight. Ngannou’s power will be difficult for Joshua but the Englishman has appeared to be improving, once again, and Joshua winning remains the likely outcome.
TIP: ANTHONY JOSHUA TO WIN
