Previously, the Saudi organizers had already announced their desire to hold an event in which the winners of the two closest major heavyweight fights would meet
Eddie Hearnpromoter of former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshuahinted at a high probability of his ward’s fight (if he wins Francis Ngannou) with the winner of the championship match Oleksandr Usyk – Tyson Fury.
“When AJ beats Ngannou and if Fury beats Usyk… we’re in for one of the greatest fights in history!” Hearn said.
Let us remember that recently the Saudi organizers of the largest boxing matches announced their desire to hold an event in which the winners of the fights Alexander Usyk – Fury and Joshua – Ngannou will meet.
Both events will take place in Riyadh. The Usyk-Fury fight will officially take place on February 17. The title of absolute heavyweight champion will be at stake in the fight. The fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is planned to take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia on March 8.
Today, January 17, the outstanding Ukrainian boxer turned 37 years old.
Source: Sportarena
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