The heavyweight division has kicked off 2024 with a bang following the announcement that Anthony Joshua will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua finished 2023 on a high with a dominant win over Otto Wallin, but now faces an opponent who could provide a tough test.
Ngannou made his boxing debut against WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury last October and shocked the world with what was a solid performance. While Ngannou may have lost the fight on the judges' scorecards, he did manage to knock down Fury and proved that he could share the ring with some of heavyweight boxing's best operators.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Joshua vs. Ngannou.
Joshua vs. Ngannou fight date, start time
- Date: Friday, March 8
- Time: 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx.): 10:50 p.m. UK / 5:50 p.m. ET
The event is set to begin at 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET, with main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:50 p.m. UK / 5:50 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Joshua vs. Ngannou?
- US, UK and ROW: DAZN.com
Viewers worldwide can watch Joshua vs. Ngannou live on DAZN.com (excl. Russia, Belarus and China). Click here for more details.
Can I watch Joshua vs. Ngannou on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN.com in over 200 countries across the globe (excluding Russia, Belarus and China). Click here for more details on how to watch Joshua vs. Ngannou live on DAZN.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser):
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| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
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Where is the Joshua vs. Ngannou fight?
The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ticket information for Joshua vs. Ngannou
Tickets for the fight can be purchased here.
Anthony Joshua record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: October 15, 1989
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: 82"
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 27-3 (24 KOs)
Francis Ngannou record and bio
- Nationality: Cameroonian
- Date of birth: September 5, 1986
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 1
- Record: 0-1
Joshua vs. Ngannou fight card
- Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou; Heavyweight
- Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker; For Zhang's WBO interim heavyweight title
- Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball; For Vargas' WBC featherweight title
- Israil Madrimov vs. Magomed Kurbanov; For the vacant WBA super welterweight title
- Gavin Gwynne vs. Mark Chamberlain; Lightweight
- Justis Huni vs. Kevin Lerena; Heavyweight
- Jack McGann vs. Louis Green; Light middleweight
- Roman Fury vs. Martin Svarc; Heavyweight
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Christian Lopez Flores; Super lightweight
- Andrii Novytski vs. Juan Torres; Heavyweight
Live on DAZN: Check your region for the Saudi Pro League. Click here for details.