Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a blockbuster showdown tonight.
The former heavyweight world champions in boxing and MMA will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia reside on DAZN.
Joshua is hoping to safe his fourth consecutive win as he works on rebuilding his profession after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk. On the opposite hand, Ngannou goals to show that his spectacular efficiency in opposition to Tyson Fury final October wasn’t simply luck.
READ MORE: Francis Ngannou makes X-rated proposition to DAZN’s Olivia Buzaglo reside in interview
READ MORE: Francis Ngannou offers Tyson Fury ‘you are nothing’ warning and ‘clicks fingers like Thanos’
Ngannou has proved critics mistaken who thought he was making a mistake leaving the UFC whereas nonetheless champion. He’s earned thousands and thousands from his combat with Fury – one thing he hopes to repeat this week.
And there’s even discuss of Joshua doubtlessly ending the 12 months because the undisputed champion relying on how the combat goes. Here’s all the pieces you want to know concerning the combat….
How can we watch Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou within the UK?
Get prepared to look at Anthony Joshua tackle Francis Ngannou!
The massive combat might be proven reside on DAZN everywhere in the world this Friday (March 8). Plus, people within the UK can even catch it on Sky Box Office too.
You’ll need to spend £19.99 to see the motion, however in the event you select DAZN, they’re going to throw in a month of free DAZN as a bonus.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua steps within the ring with MMA famous person Francis Ngannou, following his beautiful show in opposition to Tyson Fury.
And you may get your first month of DAZN free while you purchase a Pay Per View occasion along with your month-to-month plan.
£9.99 per thirty days or first month free along with your £19,99 pay-per-view buy
DAZN
When is the combat and what time does it begin within the UK?
The thrilling conflict between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is scheduled for this Friday, March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The combat was introduced unexpectedly earlier this 12 months following Deontay Wilder’s shock defeat by Joseph Parker final December.
This meant Wilder missed out on a combat with Joshua. The combat is predicted to begin round 11pm UK time, which is 2am on Saturday native time.
The undercard fights are more likely to start shortly after 4pm.
Who else is preventing on the cardboard?
Here’s the complete lineup:.
- Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou
- Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker
- Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball
- Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kurbanov
- Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne
- Andrii Novytskyi vs Juan Torres
- Justis Huni vs Kevin Lerena
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs Christian Lopes Flores
- Roman Fury vs Martin Svarc
- Jack McGann vs Louis Greene
What have the fighters stated?
During the combat week, Ngannou informed reporters: “I asked him if he was OK, because he looked a little nervous or something. I asked him if he was OK, because I was OK. I had no problems. I was just talking around, laughing.
“I think we are both professional enough to know what we have to do to get to where we want to go.”
While AJ stated: “It’s a great chance for me to let other people use the platform that I’ve created to express themselves and their talent.
“I know how much the people of Saudi are embracing boxing and health in general. I gave them a chance to get on TV and hopefully their parents will see and it will boost their morale.
“I’m here to fight, I wasn’t acknowledging (the fans) with all due respect, I’m here to fight. This is my life. Talk is cheap.”
Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and plenty extra
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we would like you to hitch us!
Through the app, we’ll ship you the sassiest showbiz tales, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…together with the newest breaking information after all.
To be part of our neighborhood, all you need to do to hitch is click on on this hyperlink, choose ‘Join Chat’ and also you’re in!
No one will have the ability to see who has enroll and nobody can ship messages aside from the Daily Star group. We additionally deal with our neighborhood members to competitions, particular affords, promotions, and adverts from us and our companions.
If you don’t like our neighborhood, you may take a look at any time you want. To depart our neighborhood click on on the title on the high of your display and select Exit group. If you’re curious, you may learn our Privacy Notice.