Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou on March 8th.
Joshua faces Ngannou who will be making just his second professional boxing appearance following his debut against Tyson Fury in October.
The MMA star put in a spirited display, dropping and only losing a controversial split-decision to ‘The Gypsy King’.
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Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn believes his man will get the job done before fighting for all of the marbles later in year.
Shoryuken 💥 pic.twitter.com/mqr0CR2f15
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) January 23, 2024
Speaking to Matchroom he said: “I believe that he is going to wear him down and chop him down.”
“By the end of the eighth round this fight will be over and Anthony Joshua will be ready to fight for the undisputed world championship.”
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I wouldn’t be surprised to see Joshua lose this one.