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      Anthony Joshua’s incredible body transformation revealed in pictures as he gears up for Francis Ngannou fight

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      ALL EYES will be on Anthony Joshua when he tips the scales to fight Francis Ngannou as the fascination on his weight continues. AJ’s fluctuating size has been a major talking point throughout his career as he looks to find that goldilocks number. Anthony Joshua’s fluctuating size has been a major talking point throughout his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdAJ looks ripped and ready before fighting Francis NgannouCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingWhen he made his professional debut, he scaled 16st 6lb before knocking out Emanuele Leo inside the opening round. By the time he became world heavyweight champion – three years and 16 fights later – he was at 17st 4lb. Joshua then raised eyebrows a year on in his fourth title defence as he bulked up to a then-heaviest 18st 2lb before beating Carlos Takam. AJ was accused of looking sluggish during the ten-round stoppage and returned to beat Joseph Parker on points at 17st 4lb.READ MORE IN BOXINGThat was considered to be around his sweet spot until he was stunned to a first defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019. Joshua was 17st 9lb before being dropped four times and stopped in seven rounds of his US debut in New York. For the rematch – with his reputation on the line – he shrunk down to 16st 13lb to box and move his way to a career-saving victory. Before Joshua suffered defeat again, to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021, he claimed his weight was the least of his worries. Most read in BoxingJoshua weighed 18st 2lb before beating Carlos TakamCredit: SportsfileHe slimmed down to 16st 13lb before beating Andy Ruiz Jr in their 2019 rematchCredit: The SunANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “I don’t really focus on my weight. It’s just training. I just put in the work.”Joshua was 17st 2lb the first time against Usyk and put on just 4lb for the rematch, which he also lost on points. The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr tells Francis Ngannou his ‘legs are looking skinny’ and he’ll ‘give him some tips’ after media workoutAJ then returned in April of 2023 against Jermaine Franklin and did so at an all-time heaviest 18st 3lb before winning by decision. Joshua went back down to 17st and 12lb before knocking out Robert Helenius in August. And for his most recent win, a five-round stoppage of Otto Wallin, he did so at 17st 13lb. Ngannou meanwhile scaled 19st 3lb before his boxing debut against Tyson Fury in October. Joshua at an all-time heaviest 18st 3lb before beating Jermaine FranklinCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAJ was 17st 13lb before his last fightCredit: GettyFrancis Ngannou scaled over 19st before fighting Tyson FuryCredit: AFPThe ex-UFC champion even floored Fury only to lose a controversial split-decision. And even AJ’s promoter and biggest supporter Eddie Hearn fears the monster of a man. Hearn told SunSport: “When you’re that strong, you can change a fight at any given moment. “You can be dominating a fight for five or six rounds and walk into one, and a fight can be over.“This is probably the most nervous I’ve been for a fight because it’s a little bit of the unknowns about Ngannou. “I’m looking at him like, ‘Can you even hurt him? Can you push him back?’ READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s just a freak of nature, but I still stand by the fact that AJ is better in every single department, and he’s got to show it on Friday.”Joshua and Ngannou facing offCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren’s five vs five boxing tournament with mouthwatering fight set to top bill

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      EDDIE HEARN reveals ‘We’ve got some unbelievable surprises up our sleeves’ as he prepares to take on Frank Warren. The British pair of promoters have put years of bitter feuding behind them to come together in Saudi Arabia. Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren will put their stables together for a 5v5 tournamentCredit: GettyThey are co-promoting blockbuster bouts in the controversial Gulf state after Middle Eastern powerbroker Turki Alalshikh brought the two together. And the latest treat for fans will be Hearn and Warren putting their stables against each other for a five-fight tournament. Each promoter will choose two weight classes while Turki Alalshikh will get the final pick with everyone kept in the dark until the big reveal. Hearn told SunSport: “We’re going to pick two weight classes, Frank’s picking two weight classes and His Excellency chooses another weight class. READ MORE IN BOXING”No one knows the fighters until they meet at the official press conference in London. “So you will pick the best available fighter from that weight class that you have. “And the big reveal will be in London. We’ll fill the weight classes this week, it will be announced I think Saturday after Joshua-Ngannou. “We’ve got some unbelievable surprises up our sleeve. It’s going to be a big format everybody’s talking about it and genuinely, we cannot lose. We must not lose this. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe historic event is eyed for June 1 in Riyadh with Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol topping the deal in a light-heavyweight undisputed super-fight. The undercard will be made up of Hearn’s men versus Warren’s and the Machroom Boxing chief will do everything he can to gain bragging rights. Exclusive Frank Warren Interview ahead of AJ vs Ngannou – reveals AJ turned down HUGE offer from him in order to join SkyHe said: “We were talking about the 5v5 and he went, ‘I ain’t losing this!’ And I said, ‘I ain’t losing this!’ “I’m going into that changing room and I am giving Churchillian speeches to my fighters, potentially win bonuses and saying, ‘Listen, you’ve got to win this fight.’ “That’s why we want the fights to be pickem’ fights so we’re sitting ringside just excited. “The opportunities for our fighters are incredible and that’s the main thing.”The promoters signed a deal for the 5v5Credit: Instagram More

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      ‘Fury camp looking quiet’ – Fans spot Tyson Fury looking sheepish as Ngannou ‘completely wrecks him’ at press conference

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU had even fans frightened of him after his press conference clash with Tyson Fury. Ngannou faces Anthony Joshua tomorrow night in Saudi Arabia, five months after his boxing debut against Fury. Francis Ngannou clashed with Tyson Fury at his press conferenceCredit: GettyFury gatecrashed the press conference in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyThe MMA superstar floored heavyweight world champion Fury only to lose a controversial split-decision. It has kept the bad blood brewing between the pair as the Gypsy King gatecrashed Ngannou’s press conference. And Ngannou quipped: “I’m just getting started.”I’m looking for the victory on Friday, I don’t think it will be a statement because the road is still long.READ MORE IN BOXING”I want one more over Tyson, because I had the first one over him and I intend to have a second!”Fury heckled Ngannou from the crowd and claimed he would beat the ex-UFC champion in the ring or octagon. But Ngannou hit back: “I’m going to wipe the ring with your a*** again – there was blood in the ring!”Your only chance is in the boxing ring with boxing rules, when you step out the ring you better stay five metres away because if I lose it, you’ll have a really bad time my friend.Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Respect the fact boxing rules are protecting you, because you are nothing in front of me. I’ll beat you every day, twice on Sunday!”The savage blast had fans convinced Ngannou put Fury in his place as one said: “That little switch there at the end from Francis….. everybody looked like they had seen a ghost. He’s a scary man.”Tyson Fury ‘in heated clash with Francis Ngannou’ moments before amazing pic with Anthony Joshua and Cristiano RonaldoAnother added: “Ngannou has completely wrecked him here. Fury Camp looking very quiet!One agreed: “That silence from Fury camp! They know what’s up, Francis Ngannou is the literally the baddest man on the whole planet.”Fury, 35, faces Oleksandr Usyk, 37, for the undisputed title on May 18 after he pulled out of their February 17 date with a cut sustained in sparring. The pair are set for a rematch after but the winner between Joshua, 34, and Ngannou, 37, have then been promised a shot at the belts afterwards. Joshua facing off with NgannouCredit: Getty More

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      Enormous £1bn fortune of AJ, Tyson Fury and Ronaldo in line up with Saudi mogul – but who is the richest?

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      FOUR mega-wealthy sports stars look bang on the money with a Saudi mogul in a billion-pound line-up.Boxers Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou were joined in Riyadh by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and promoter Turki Alalshikh.Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou were joined in Riyadh by Cristiano Ronaldo and Turki AlalshikhIt was a rare joint appearance by Joshua — said to be worth £200million — and his £125million rival Fury.Their combined fortunes are just over half the estimated £600million amassed by Ronaldo. Meanwhile, Alalshikh, dubbed His Excellency for his ability to tie-up fight deals, is worth £70million while Ngannou is the pauper of the group at £5million.A boxing source said: “This is literally a billion dollar picture.READ MORE IN SPORT“When you look at those stars and how much they are worth, as well as Mr Alalshikh, the mind boggles.“He holds the influence and the purse strings. Saudi is looking to overtake Vegas as the fight capital of the world and Alalshikh is a massive part of that.”The photocall came ahead of Joshua’s heavyweight clash with former mixed martial arts star Ngannou tomorrow night. WBC champ Fury — set to fight IBF holder Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi on May 18 — is there to support his brother, Roman, who fights on the undercard.Most read in BoxingHe posted online: “I want the winner after I smash the rabbit.”Alalshikh also teased an upcoming project with Ronaldo, who is the highest-paid footballer in history following his move to Saudi club Al-Nassr in 2022. Brilliant moment Anthony Joshua reveals what music he listens to after airpods start playing during press conference and Ngannou jokingly nicks oneThe Portuguese megastar has a reported £173million salary, plus multiple deals with sponsors including Armani and Tag Heuer. AJ — who has said he wants to become a billionaire — is raking in about £10million a fight, and the bankable star enjoys a string of commercial tie-ups.This is literally a billion dollar pictureBoxing sourceFury’s earnings rocketed when he beat then-world champ Wladimir Klitshcko in 2015.The Gypsy King now commands huge purses for each fight, with claims he will bank about £100million for the Usyk showdown.Cameroon-born Ngannou was reportedly paid about £500,000 for his last UFC heavyweight bout – but his earnings have soared since he switched to boxing. He knocked Fury down in their fight last October before losing on points.Fury and Ngannou battled each other in Saudi last year.Credit: AFPJoshua will face Ngannou this week after the UFC champ managed to knock Fury down in their fightCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I thought, “f***ing hell,”‘ says shocked Anthony Joshua after Tyson Fury ‘started on Francis Ngannou at dinner party’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA thought “f***ing hell” when he heard Tyson Fury was starting on Francis Ngannou.Back in October, 35-year-old WBC champ Fury did 10 rounds with the MMA monster on his boxing debut and narrowly snatched a split-decision win after being dropped.Anthony Joshua was left shocked by Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s confrontationCredit: GettyFury had a heated confrontation with Ngannou in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyNgannou revealed he issued a chilling warning to FuryCredit: GettyOn Tuesday night in the Riyadh desert, as part of the AJ vs Ngannou fight week, Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh hosted a dinner with all of Friday’s boxers – plus the hyped-up Gypsy King.The 34-year-old Watford legend had to pose for a photo with his Morecambe nemesis but missed Fury’s most wild antics and was stunned to hear he tried to start a row with the 19st kickboxing and submission machine.“I wasn’t there when Fury was kicking off,” he explained about Fury fuming that Ngannou had called him a coward after their bout.“I just heard he was stepping to Ngannou and thought ‘f***ing hell’.Read More on Boxing“But apparently it was proper, he refused his handshake and promised to knock him out. But that’s Fury and Ngannou will have to get used to it on his boxing journey.”Joshua kept ice cool but admits that if he was given the choice to sit in a tight room with a host of past and present rivals, his RSVP would be brutal.He explained: “It is so funny because we all slag each other off online but that was probably the first time we were all in a room with each other and I realised there that it’s all bluff.“People don’t like each other but just because of that, it doesn’t mean that we are going to fight each other.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Being there this time was the same situation so I knew how to handle it from past experience. I just stood in the corner, held my ground and scanned the room.“His Excellency invited us to house and we respect the invite but I think if the lot of us were given the invite and told it was our choice, a lot of us would say ‘f*** that’.”Brilliant moment Anthony Joshua reveals what music he listens to after airpods start playing during press conference and Ngannou jokingly nicks oneUnlike most of Fury’s previous opponents, cagefighter Ngannou held his nerve and his temper and sent Fury packing with a terrifying warning when they met.”I was very calm,” he grinned. “I told him, the only chance he has against me is in the boxing ring.“You can hit when standing upright but otherwise I know you can’t do s***.“The only moment he has a chance is when boxing rules apply, if you take them away, I beat him from Monday to Sunday and maybe twice on Sunday.” More

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      Tyson Fury ‘finally ADMITS he elbowed Ngannou’ and says he’ll face Anthony Joshua with ‘arm tied behind my back’

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      TYSON FURY has admitted to elbowing Francis Ngannou during their bout last year.The Gypsy King narrowly came out on top in the clash with Ngannou putting up an admirable display in his first ever pro fight.Tyson Fury has admitted to elbowing Francis Ngannou in the face during their fightCredit: AFPFury appeared to use his elbow against Ngannou in October of last yearCredit: ESPNNgannou didn’t just take Fury all the way to a narrow points victory, but also did it while taking an illegal elbow to the face in the process.Fans had spotted the dangerous hit from Fury during the fight while others had labelled the Brit as “dirty” for the sixth round blow.But Fury had not admitted to elbowing The Predator in the match-up until he opened up on the fight in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday ahead of Ngannou’s fight with Anthony Joshua.Defending his reputation as a courageous fighter, he said: “I hear a lot of this coward talk from the two-time heavyweight champion of the world.READ MORE ON BOXING”There was 10 knockdowns in them Wilder trilogies, I went to Germany to fight Klitschko and the US to fight Wilder.”Where’s all this coward s*** come from? Who am I a coward from? I don’t get it.”The one thing I can gauge is I hit him [Ngannou] with some flush punches in the face, quite a lot, and even an elbow right in the face.”He never went over, so regardless of my performance and his performance, I know he’s a tough so a gun.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”I couldn’t really tell if he was good or bad because I wasn’t having a good performance.”Ngannou faces AJ on Friday night and Joshua will know just how tough of an opponent the 37-year-old will be from watching him impress against Fury in October.EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua under huge pressure to ‘out do’ Tyson Fury and KO Ngannou, warns ex-UFC champ’s coachFury himself is preparing for his undisputed heavyweight bout with Oleksandr Usyk in May.And the charismatic fighter has claimed that he will take on the winner of Ngannou vs Joshua with ease.In fact the 35-year-old has even claimed he could beat the winner with one hand behind his back.He said: “The winner of these two [Ngannou and Joshua] will get a shot at me after I beat Usyk twice this year, “So I guarantee when we fight again I’ll tie one hand behind my back and punch his head off.”Fury has claimed he will be able to beat the winner of Anthony Joshua and Ngannou’s fight with one arm behind his backCredit: GettyHe will have to beat Oleksandr Usyk firstCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Turki Alalshikh and why is he referred to as His Excellency?

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      ALL eyes will be on Anthony Joshua this Friday as he takes on Francis Ngannou in a huge crossover battle – but fans have Turki Alalshikh to thank for that.AJ has won his last three consecutive fights which includes a dominant five-round dominant display most recently against Swede Otto Wallin.Turki Alalshikh was pictured with four greats – Anthony Joshua, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou (left to right)Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Jtx8Vo-mb/?hl=en&img_index=1A whole host of mega stars posed for a group photo with the Saudi Royal adviserCredit: Instagram @turkialalshikANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTBut the British mogul’s opponent could cause a serious threat as Ngannou dropped Gypsy King Tyson Fury in his first competitive boxing bout.However, ahead of the fight, Saudi Arabian royalty Turki Alalshikh has been pictured in an iconic photo with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou and Cristiano Ronaldo. And SunSport can give fans a rundown on who he is.Who is Turki Alalshikh?Born on August 4, 1981, Turki Alalshikh is the mastermind behind the huge battles that take place in Saudi Arabia and is a member of the Saudi Royal Court.Read more on AJ vs NgannouHis Excellency graduated from King Fahd Security College in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in security sciences before receiving certificates in criminology, investigation, risk management and general management.Alalshikh then worked in several sectors including the Interior Ministry, the Emirate of Riyadh and the office of the Defence Minister and the Crown Prince.But his big break came in September 2017 when a royal decree was issued to appoint Alalshikh as the new chairman of the General Sports Authority before becoming chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).In his role as the General Minister for Entertainment, Alalshikh and the GEA have been tasked with developing, promoting and expanding tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom.Most read in BoxingWhy is Turki Alalshikh referred to as His Excellency?’His Excellency’ is an official title that is given to members of the extended Royal Saudi family – similar to ‘Your Highness’ for the British Royal family.Turki Alalshikh is known for being key to bringing boxing to Saudi Arabia.The Saudi Royal adviser helped Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk sign off their postponed heavyweight unification bout which was initially scheduled for Saturday, February 17.And his name began to ring bells within the sporting industry when he posted a stunning photo featuring a host of greats.Among them were several icons such as Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, Amir Khan, Lennox Lewis, Ricky Hatton and Evander Holyfield.Oscar De La Hoya and Frank Bruno posed for the picture too.He is also the mastermind behind the World Masters of Snooker, where Ronnie O’Sullivan and Co have been battling for a huge prize pool.The exhibition tournament saw the controversial inclusion of a 23rd ‘golden’ ball, which would be worth 20 points and £400,000 reward for potting it.When is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?
      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Friday, March 8.
      The big crossover clash will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Ring-walks are expected to get going from around 11pm GMT. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: Start time, TV channel, live stream, ring walks, PPV price as AJ faces MMA great

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA faces Francis Ngannou in truly make-or-break fight for the British superstar. The fight will be a ten-round boxing match, with the former two-time heavyweight champion and the ex-UFC star colliding in what’s another big coup for Saudi dealmaker Turki Alalshikh.AJ overcame tricky southpaw Otto Wallin on another blockbuster bill in the Middle East at the end of last year. Before last month’s epic card, Joshua was expected to fight long-term rival Deontay Wilder after his meeting with the Swede.But any hopes of a deal went up in smoke after the Bronze Bomber was on the end of a shock defeat to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.Ngannou meanwhile raised many eyebrows in the world of boxing following his stunning debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023.READ MORE IN BOXINGMany thought the UFC legend got the better of the Gypsy King on the night, dropping him in the third round before losing a split decision in controversial fashion. Fury now faces Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title on May 18. And the winner between Joshua and Ngannou are then primed to challenge for the unified belts. So it’s all to play for in the Riyadh rumble with careers and title shots on the line. Most read in BoxingAnthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou fight predictions from Sun Sport panelWhen is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?
      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Friday, March 8.
      The big crossover clash will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      The ring-walks are expected to get going from around 11pm GMT.
      Who are their trainers?For the second fight in a row, Joshua will be cornered by Ben Davison, who he linked up with before his latest victory against Otto Wallin. Davison replaced Derrick James, who was occupied Stateside, and the former coach to Fury retains his place in AJ’s team. For Ngannou, his corner is led by ex-kickboxer Dewey Cooper with assistant John M’Bumba and MMA head trainer Eric Nicksick making up the team. What happened in Joshua’s last fight?AJ comes into the bout having dominated Wallin just four months ago in an impressive performance. Many believed he was back to his best as he ruthlessly broke the Swede down, fracturing Wallin’s nose in the process. It was Joshua’s second stoppage on the spin and third victory in a row. What happened in Ngannou’s last fight?The Cameroonian put his MMA career on hold for a boxing switch and stunned several on his debut against Fury. He dropped the Gypsy King and was deemed unfortunate to walk away with a split-decision loss. Still, the showing convinced AJ to the negotation table and set up another lucrative crossover clash for Ngannou. What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?
      Joshua vs Ngannou will be shown live on DAZN PPV and Sky Sports Box Office.
      You can live stream all the action from the DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office websites as well as their apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The DAZN UK PPV price will be £19.99, which includes one month’s DAZN subscription.
      For existing DAZN subscribers, the PPV price will be £18.99.
      The Sky Sports Box Office price for the fight has been set at £19.95 for Sky customers in the UK. 
      Francis Ngannou dropped Tyson Fury in his last boutCredit: GettyWhy is Joshua vs Ngannou on a Friday?The fight goes down on a Friday night, not the usual Saturday.This is because of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place that weekend at 5pm GMT on Saturday, March 9 over in Jeddah.SunSport’s predictionBoxing will be on it’s knees if 2012 Olympic golden boy and 2x world champion Anthony Joshua cannot handle a cage fighter, writes Sun Boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr.Yes Francis Ngannou always wanted to emulate Mike Tyson, yes his best days with the UFC were spent on his feet trading punches instead of kicks and submissions and yes the 37-year-old Cameroonian Adonis did floor Tyson Fury in October. But our AJ now knows not to take the powerhouse lightly and to respect his power and resilience in a way Morecambe’s WBC Gypsy King did not. AJ should hit Ngannou harder than he’s ever been struck before and he should finish him inside the opening five rounds.Joshua vs Ngannou full cardAmong the fights taking place on the Joshua-Ngannou undercard is Zhilei Zhang’s huge fight with Joseph Parker. Queensberry fighter Nick Ball will also challenge Mexican Rey Vargas for the world featherweight title.
      MAIN EVENT: 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
      What has been said?Joshua has said: “He brings two arms, a body, but his mind is different to everyone else. In terms of his frame and make-up, I’ve seen people like him many times before.”My main focus is Ngannou and getting through an intense training camp. “I have got to take his mind and his spirit, it will be explosive. We can both trade and it will be a good fight.”READ MORE SUN STORIESNgannou said: “Of course I think I can beat him. I called for the fight. I am here to beat him and that’s why I came over here. “I’ve been calling for these kind of fights for four years. I’m not here to show up, I am here to take over. It might sound crazy. It might sound irrational. But that’s what I am committed to and that is what I want.” More