Anthony Joshua will face Francis Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia; the fight takes place three weeks after Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed heavyweight title clash; promoter Frank Warren says the winners of the two bouts could face each other next
Anthony Joshua has tipped Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight title clash but says he would prefer to face his compatriot in the future.
Joshua will fight former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia, with the winner potentially getting a shot at whoever emerges victorious from the undisputed clash on February 17.
Two-time world champion Joshua lost his WBO, IBF, and WBA belts to Usyk in 2021 before losing a rematch to the Ukrainian the following year, but has never fought WBC champion Fury.
“It’s going to be a good fight,” Joshua told Sky Sports News on Monday as the date was confirmed for his bout with Ngannou.
“I think Usyk edges it.
“I’m not really bothered. I just want them both to be healthy and leave the ring. It’s a tough game. So that’s all I can ask for, that they leave the ring healthy.
