Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has spoken out about his upcoming boxing match against Anthony Joshua on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Boxing News quoted Ngannou as saying:
Never say never. Nothing is impossible. We don't know the strength of Anthony Joshua. Even though I don't believe he has that strength, we're going to find out. In two months, we’re going to find out. I’m going to be the one taking his soul.
Francis Ngannou
Joshua last fought against Otto Wallin in December 2023 in Saudi Arabia. In this fight Anthony won by technical knockout in the fifth round. He has 27 wins (24 by knockout) and three losses on his record.
Ngannou made his professional ring debut in October 2023. He came out for a bout against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. This fight lasted the entire distance and ended with Francis' defeat by a split decision of the judges.