Boxing Promoters, Matchroom and Queensberry have confirmed that Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua will face former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A press conference is set for January 15 in London where further details are expected to be released.
While initially slated for a bout with Deontay Wilder on March 9, Joshua’s focus has shifted to Ngannou, who rose in the WBC’s top 10 heavyweight rankings after his debut boxing match.
The upcoming clash follows Joshua’s dominant win over Otto Wallin on December 23, as Saudi Arabia continues to host major heavyweight contests.
