Both Joshua’s victory over Wallin and Ngannou’s surprise showing against Fury took place in the Saudi capital Fury will face Usyk in Riyadh on Feb. 17 in a fight that will deliver the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 LONDON: Anthony Joshua will face ex-mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on March 8. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Former heavyweight world champion Joshua is hoping to build on an impressive fifth round stoppage of Otto Wallin last month to maintain his bounce back to form. Cameroonian-born Ngannou only made his professional boxing debut in October, when he knocked down WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury before losing a close decision. The fighters faced off at a press conference, Monday, in London. Both Joshua’s victory over Wallin and Ngannou’s surprise showing against Fury took place in the Saudi capital Riyadh, with the Gulf Kingdom rapidly becoming the go-to destination for promoters seeking big purses for major bouts. Fury will also face Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on February 17 in a fight that will deliver the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
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