The heavyweight division has started this year with a bang after the confirmation that Anthony Joshua will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh.
Joshua ended 2023 on a with an impressive victory over Otto Wallin, but he nows comes up against an opponent who could provide a stern test.
Ngannou made his boxing bow against WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury last year, and shocked the world with what was a solid showing.
While Ngannou may have suffered a defeat via the judges' scorecards, he did manage to knock Fury to the canvas, and demonstrated that he could share the squared circle with one of heavyweight boxing's best competitors.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Joshua vs. Ngannou.
Joshua vs. Ngannou fight date, start time
- Date: Friday, March 8
- 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 are scheduled for 10:50 p.m. UK / 5:50 p.m. ET, these timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. The undercard will begin at 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET.
What channel/stream is Joshua vs. Ngannou?
- US, UK and ROW: DAZN.com
Viewers worldwide can watch Joshua vs. Ngannou live on DAZN.com (excl. Russia, Belarus and China). Click here for more details.
Can I watch Joshua vs. Ngannou on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN.com in over 200 countries across the globe (excl. Russia, Belarus and China). Click here for more details on how to watch Joshua vs. Ngannou live on DAZN.
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):
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| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
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Where is the Joshua vs. Ngannou fight?
The fight will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joshua vs. Ngannou odds
- Anthony Joshua: -450
- Francis Ngannou: +320
Odds are correct as of Monday, March 4 and are supplied by DraftKings.
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: Check your region for the Saudi Pro League. Click here for details.