It’s fight week, and the anticipation is building for the highly awaited crossover boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. While all eyes are on the main event, the undercard is shaping up to be just as exciting.
After a tough couple of years in the ring, Anthony Joshua seems to be back at his best. Despite suffering back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua bounced back with victories over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin in 2023.
However, Ngannou poses a formidable challenge for Joshua, especially after knocking down Tyson Fury in his debut boxing match. The stage is set for an epic showdown between these two heavyweight champions.
But before the main event, fans can look forward to some thrilling matchups on the undercard. The super Saudi card will feature an all-British lightweight clash between Mark Chamberlain and Gavin Gwyne, as well as a world featherweight title bout between Nick Ball and Rey Vargas.
One of the most anticipated fights on the undercard is the showdown between Chinese champion Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker for the WBO interim Heavyweight title.
The full undercard lineup includes:
– Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou
– Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker
– Nick Ball vs Rey Vargas (WBC featherweight title)
– Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kurbanov (WBA super-welterweight title)
– Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne (European lightweight championship)
– Andrii Novytskyi vs Juan Torres
– Justis Huni vs Kevin Lerena
– Ziyad Almaayouf vs Christian Lopes Flores
– Roman Fury vs Martin Svarc
– Jack McGann vs Louis Greene
Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN PPV and Sky Sports Box Office. The DAZN UK PPV price is £19.99, which includes one month’s subscription, while existing subscribers can purchase the PPV for £18.99. Sky Sports Box Office is offering the fight at £19.95 for UK Sky customers.
The fights are scheduled for a Friday night to accommodate the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place that weekend in Jeddah. So mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating night of boxing action!
