Anthony Joshua takes on MMA star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match.
This Friday night we will welcome the ultimate champion in the fighting arts. MMA heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou takes on former unified world boxing champion Anthony Joshua in the ring.
Joshua has been on the road to comeback since losing to Oleksandr Usyk. The 2012 Olympic champion has won his last three matches, including an incredible performance against Otto Walling.
Meanwhile, Ngannou shocked the world by defeating WBC champion Tyson Fury, and although he lost that fight by split decision, it was widely believed that he had been robbed.
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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: When does the fight take place?
Joshua vs. Ngannou is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 8, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The event is expected to start at 5pm GMT (10am Pacific, 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern).
The ring walk for the main event is likely to start at 10.30pm Irish and UK time (3.30pm Pacific Time, 5.30pm Central Time, 6.30pm Eastern Time).
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Joshua vs Ngannou: How can I watch it on TV?
The event will be broadcast live on DAZN in the UK, US and internationally, with Sky Sports also showing the event live in the UK.
New DAZN viewers can purchase a match card and a free month's subscription for £19.99, while existing subscribers can purchase the event for £18.99.
Sky Sports, meanwhile, has priced the event at £19.95.
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