Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou full fight card revealed
Today, the fight card for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on March 8th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was announced during a launch press conference in London.
Heavyweights Anthony Joshua (27-3) and Francis Ngannou (0-1) were already confirmed for the main event in the Kingdom Arena.
But the blockbuster chief supporting fight was revealed as the Zhilei Zhang (26-1-1) vs Joseph Parker (34-3) for Zhang's WBO Interim heavyweight title.
And the excitement didn't end there as Liverpool's Nick Ball (19-0) finally lands his dream WBC world featherweight title shot at champion Rey Vargas (36-1).
Also confirmed was Gavin Gwynne (17-2-1) vs Mark Chamberlain (14-0).
Undefeated prospects Jack McGann (9-0-1); Ziyad Almaayouf (4-0); Justis Huni (8-0); and Tyson's younger brother Roman Fury (3-0) are also on the bill.
Full Line-Up
Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou
10×3 Heavyweight contest
Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker
12×3 WBO Interim World heavyweight title
Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball
12×3 WBC World featherweight title
Gavin Gwynne vs Mark Chamberlain
Jack McGann vs TBA
Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA
Justis Huni vs TBA
Roman Fury vs TBA