Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou commented on the news that he will have a boxing match against Anthony Joshua on March 9 in Saudi Arabia.
Francis Ngannou
We are taking big steps in the new year. 2024 will be fire.
Ngannou made his professional ring debut in October 2023. He had a bout against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Francis was defeated in that fight by a split decision of the judges.
Joshua last stepped into the ring against Otto Wallin in December 2023 in Saudi Arabia. That fight, which was stopped in the fifth round, ended in favor of Anthony by technical knockout. He has 27 wins (24 by knockout) and three losses on his record.
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