Joshua – Ngannou confirmed, date to be announced next week

Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed last night that former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24KOs) will next face former MMA star Francis Ngannou (0-1, 0KO) next.

Ngannou made his professional boxing debut last fall and gave Tyson Fury a run for his money.

The 10-round bout will take place in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Further details will be announced at a press conference in London on the 15th of January.