The big fights keep on coming in 2024 with the latest taking place on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In the main event, former world champion Anthony Joshua will take on MMA star Francis Ngannou in what will be his second professional fight as a boxer.
Joshua will be an overwhelming favourite to win the contest, however Ngannou showed in his professional debut against Tyson Fury that he can hold his own with some of the best operators in the heavyweight division.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Joshua vs. Ngannou.
Joshua vs. Ngannou date, start time
- Date: Friday, March 8
- Start time: 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:50 p.m. UK / 5:50 p.m. ET
The ringwalks for Joshua vs. Ngannou will begin at 10:50 p.m. UK / 5:50 p.m. ET, but these timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. The undercard for the event will begin at 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET.
Can I watch Joshua vs. Ngannou on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN PPV in over 200 countries across the globe (excluding Russia, Belarus and China). You can sign up for a subscription here and a full list of PPV prices can be found here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser):
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Apple TV | XBox One |
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| Vestel | ||
| Vizio |
Is Joshua vs. Ngannou being shown on Sky Sports in the UK?
This fight will also available to UK viewers on Sky Sports Box Office in addition to DAZN PPV.
Where is Joshua vs. Ngannou?
The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Anthony Joshua record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: October 15, 1989
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: 82"
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 27-3 (24 KOs)
Francis Ngannou record and bio
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Date of birth: September 5, 1986
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 1
- Record: 0-1
Joshua vs. Ngannou fight card
- Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou; Heavyweight
- Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker; For Zhang's WBO interim heavyweight title
- Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball; For Vargas' WBC featherweight title
- Israil Madrimov vs. Magomed Kurbanov; For the vacant WBA super welterweight title
- Gavin Gwynne vs. Mark Chamberlain; Lightweight
- Justis Huni vs. Kevin Lerena; Heavyweight
- Jack McGann vs. Louis Green; Light middleweight
- Roman Fury vs. Martin Svarc; Heavyweight
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Christian Lopez Flores; Super lightweight
- Andrii Novytski vs. Juan Torres; Heavyweight
Live on DAZN PPV: Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou on March 8. Click here for details and how to purchase.