Anthony Joshua will fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.This was announced by Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night.A date for the fight will be confirmed next week, with a press conference planned for January 15 in London.On December 23, Joshua continued his quest to ...

ormer two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has told promoter Eddie Hearn that he has absolutely no interest in fighting newcomer Francis Ngannou but he is focused on becoming a world champion again.The British-Nigerian said this to Hearn when they discussed the opportunity of the ...

By  Peter AkinboFormer heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has said that a potential fight with Deontay Wilder is ‘95 per cent done’ on his side and could take place in December if the deal goes through.Talks are ongoing over a proposed ‘tournament’ in Saudi Arabia which could also involve ...

By  Peter AkinboFormer heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been tipped to become a three-time world champion by retired American boxer Zabdiel Judah.Judah hailed Joshua as the ‘king of Europe’ and told him to fight the American bomber, Deontay Wilder next.“I think Deontay Wilder ...

By Ifreke InyangIt was over before it started.Israel Adesanya reclaimed his UFC 281 belt from Alex Pereira on Sunday morning within two rounds.The ‘Last Stylebender’ lost it last November in a shocking fifth round technical knockout loss to Pereira inside Madison Square Garden. ...

Agency ReportAnthony Joshua has announced that he will not return to the ring until December following this month’s win over Jermaine Franklin.The British heavyweight star has been linked with fights against Dillian Whyte and Tyson Fury following his unanimous decision victory over American ...

Ifreke InyangEven Anthony Joshua was not impressed with Anthony Joshua.“I am a bit disappointed. It wasn’t a knockout and the people are bored of 12-rounders, it’s annoying,” the 33-year-old said shortly after he was declared winner against Jermaine Franklin.On his return to the ring ...

Anthony Joshua has revealed that sports presenter, Laura Woods is his “dream date”.Joshua revealed this when the duo sat for a flirtatious interview following the Brit’s victory over Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.The victory was Joshua’s first since December 2020, bringing to a grind a ...

By Ogaga AriemuPresident Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Jermaine Franklin, commending the triumph of the gifted pugilist over a formidable opponent.In a statement on Saturday, Femi Adesina, Special Assistant to the President, said the ...

By Guardian NigeriaMartin Bakole has compared Anthony Joshua’s power to that of Oleksandr Usyk, and believes Joshua’s punches are of a whole different magnitude to Usyk’s, writes boxing-social.com.Bakole has sparred plenty of rounds with both men, so, there are perhaps, few better placed to ...

By  Peter AkinboTickets for Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin have not been selling as expected and it appears fans have branded the contest uninteresting with thousands of tickets still available.The O2 Arena’s website shows that there are loads of sections with available seating just a ...

According to Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, the British-Nigerian could fight Tyson Fury this year and is willing to make the bout immediately if Fury’s proposed meeting with Oleksandr Usyk falls through.Talks were held over a meeting between Joshua and Fury following the former’s ...

By  Peter AkinboFormer cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew has urged Anthony Joshua to knock out Jermaine Franklin ahead of their proposed bout in London.Joshua will fight Franklin April 1 at the O2 Arena, as he looks to bounce back from back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk and ...

By  Peter AkinboTwo-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will announce his comeback opponent next week and promoter Eddie Hearn admits he is close to finalising the contracts for the British-Nigerian’s April 1 comeback.The 33-year-old has not fought since August’s rematch defeat to ...

English professional boxer, Anthony Joshua says that he will like to go into acting after he retires from boxing.Joshua who is a two-time world heavyweight champion revealed this in an interview with the American international monthly men’s magazine GQ.The 33-year-old explained his love for ...

Tyson Fury has again talked up a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua, insisting he’d fight his British rival without collecting any fee.The long-awaited Battle of Britain was on course to take place this month after Fury handed Joshua a shock world title lifeline in September, although ...