Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou is a done deal for 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia [Video]

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In Riyadh, following his highly contested bout against Tyson Fury, MMA Heavyweight Francis Ngannou has left a lasting mark, with many asserting that he was the true victor.

After extensive discussions and ongoing negotiations, reports have surfaced indicating that the Cameroonian martial artist has secured another significant boxing match. This time around, he is set to face none other than Anthony Joshua in a 10-round showdown.

Ariel Helwani, a well-informed insider in combat sports, was the first to unveil this news. The much-anticipated event, born out of rigorous negotiations, is now officially confirmed, with promoter Eddie Hearn releasing more details about the fight and the upcoming press conference. Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua's representative, took to Twitter to disclose the particulars of the impending match.

Approximately an hour following Ariel Helwani's exclusive revelation, promoter Eddie Hearn officially verified the bout's occurrence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, he announced a press conference scheduled for January 15 in London. While additional specifics about the fight remain undisclosed, the disclosed information is sufficient to ignite excitement among boxing enthusiasts.

Watch Ariel speak below:

Breaking:

Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua is a done deal, per @Turki_alalshikh.

Ten-round boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

More: pic.twitter.com/e6Hsc6Fh70

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 5, 2024

This is what Eddie Hearn wrote on his Twitter/X account: "Tonight we confirm it's a Done Deal! Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou collide on a huge night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - press conference Jan 15 in London with full details dropping soon!"

See Eddie's post below:

Tonight we confirm it’s a Done Deal! @anthonyjoshua v @francis_ngannou collide on a huge night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - press conference Jan 15 in London with full details dropping soon! #JoshuaNgannou @Turki_alalshikh @MatchroomBoxing @Queensberry #RiyadhSeason 🇸🇦

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) January 5, 2024

Anthony Joshua showcased a return to top form in December, effortlessly defeating Otto Wallin during the 'Day of Reckoning' boxing event in Riyadh. This commanding performance has instilled a considerable amount of confidence in him as he approaches the upcoming challenge, acknowledging that it won't be a straightforward endeavor.

Ngannou, emerging from his exhibition with Tyson Fury, has established himself as a formidable adversary. In their bout, Francis managed to drop Fury in the early rounds, despite the decision ultimately favoring the 'Gypsy King.' This demonstration of skill and power serves as a clear statement from Ngannou.

The fact that Anthony Joshua is willing to engage in this matchup underscores Ngannou's credibility in the boxing realm. The anticipation for further details surrounding this event is set to be satisfied on January 15. Until then, brace yourselves for an exciting showdown!

Source: Marca.com

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