This Friday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the boxing world sets its sights on a heavyweight showdown with the potential to shake things up. Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua steps back into the ring vs a hungry challenger, Francis Ngannou.

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Ngannou, the French-Cameroonian powerhouse, is no stranger to Saudi Arabia. This marks his second fight in the Kingdom, but this time, he faces a different kind of test – the seasoned veteran, Anthony Joshua. While Ngannou plans to continue his MMA career, a win here could pave the way for a rematch with Tyson Fury, further blurring the lines between boxing and MMA.

For Anthony Joshua, the stakes are high. After suffering consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, he's strung together three wins in a row, but none against elite competition. This fight against Ngannou serves as a crucial stepping stone on his path back to the heavyweight throne.

Recognizing Ngannou's growing skills, Joshua acknowledges his opponent's strengths:

"Francis is a great fighter... strong, a great puncher and a much better boxer than we all thought he would be."

Don't miss the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight this Friday

Here's what you need to know:

Date: Friday, March 8th

Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Start Time: Ring walks for the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight are scheduled for 5:50 p.m. ET.

Where to Watch: The fight will be streamed exclusively on DAZN in the United States.

Will Anthony Joshua reclaim his heavyweight glory, or will Francis Ngannou pull off another upset? Tune in Friday night to witness this epic heavyweight clash!

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