Antony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia this year

Ngannou will enter the upcoming bout following a points loss in his debut against Tyson Fury

Joshua emerged victorious against Otto Wallin as he continues to re-build his career

Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is slated to engage in a bout against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua is anticipated to go up against the ex-UFC heavyweight champion, according to the promotional teams Matchroom and Queensberry officially disclosed the planned fight on Friday night.

Antony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia this year. Photos by Richard Pelham/Mike Roach Source: Getty Images

An announcement is set for January 15 through a press conference to disclose additional details, amid reports indicating that Joshua is poised to fight Ngannou on Friday, March 8, in Riyadh, BBC reported.

Promoter Eddie Hearn posted "it's a done deal" on X on Friday, and added.

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