It’s official, Joshua – Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua (27-3) will face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou (0-1) on March 8 in Riyad, Saudi Arabia.

Fight will be a 10-rounder.

Ngannou made professional boxing debut on October 28 last year. Lossing split decision to WBC champion Tyson Fury. Ngannou dropped Fury once in third round.

In undercard Zhilei Zhang of China will fight Joseph Parker of New Zealand for WBO Interim heavyweight title.

Rey Vargas will fight Nick Ball for WBC World featherweight title.