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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Frank Warren names one advantage AJ has going into March 8 fight

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Frank Warren names one advantage AJ has going into March 8 fightMatchroom
The heavyweight showdown is nearly here.

There is less than a month to go until former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

The contest is scheduled to take place on March 8 and is set to be a must-watch event for fight fans across the world. 

After a credible performance in a split decision loss to WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in October, Ngannou is already a legitimate contender in the heavyweight division and will pose a difficult test for Joshua in what will be just his second professional boxing bout. 

Looking ahead to the contest in an interview with DAZN, promoter Frank Warren explained why Joshua has an advantage going into this meeting with Ngannou compared to Fury last year. 

"I think it’s a big jeopardy fight for AJ," Warren said. 

"He’s got the benefit of now seeing him [Ngannou] in the boxing ring so you know he can fight and what to expect.

"But then I think to myself, what is Ngannou going to learn from his first fight? Is he going to improve?

"If he improves, he is going to be a real handful. We know he can punch; we know he’s strong, he’s tough so I think it’s not a foregone conclusion whatsoever.

"I think it’ll be a knockout either way."

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