{"id":28705,"date":"2024-03-04T15:35:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T21:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=28705"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T21:36:01","slug":"anthony-joshua-vs-francis-ngannou-preview-and-free-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/boxing\/anthony-joshua-vs-francis-ngannou-preview-and-free-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Preview and Free Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Finally, the fight everyone has been waiting for! Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou is the clash of titans the world has been anticipating.

On March 8, 2024, former unified heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a historic 10-round boxing match.\u00a0

This battle for fighting supremacy pits two of the heaviest men on the planet against each other. Joshua is a sweet scientist with immaculate technique and fundamentals. Ngannou is an intimidating knockout artist with devastating one-punch power.\u00a0<\/strong>

When these two goliaths collide, expect fireworks. Their powerful punches promise amazing action and highlight-reel knockouts. This is more than a fight, it’s an all-time event.\u00a0

On March 8 at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia, the eyes of the combat sports world will be on Joshua and Ngannou. Get ready for a war to settle the score.

When and Where?<\/strong>

Friday, March 8, 2:00 pm ET at the Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia<\/em>

Ring walks time:<\/strong>

(Estimated) 6:00 pm ET<\/em>

Moneyline odds:<\/strong>

Anthony Joshua 1.32\u00a0<\/em>

Francis Ngannou 4.265<\/em>

Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong>

DAZN<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Anthony Joshua?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Joshua, often referred to as “AJ,” was born in Watford, England in 1989. He began boxing at the age of 18 and had an incredibly successful amateur career.\u00a0

In 2008, Joshua won the gold medal at the AIBA Youth World Championships in the super heavyweight division. That marked the beginning of his rise as one of Britain’s top prospects.<\/strong>

Joshua earned a spot representing Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He reached the final and defeated defending Olympic champion and local favorite Roberto Cammarelle to win the gold medal in front of a large home crowd. Winning the Olympic gold medal as a representative of the host country propelled Joshua to stardom in Great Britain.

Anthony Joshua exploded onto the professional boxing scene after winning the gold medal in the super heavyweight division at the 2012 London Olympics. After turning pro, he swept the heavyweight division, racking 23 consecutive wins with 21 knockouts.\u00a0<\/strong>

With 24 wins against three losses and 21 knockouts, he has an impressive resume. He is a <\/strong>former unified world champion <\/strong><\/a>who has faced elite competition throughout his career.<\/strong>\u00a0This fight with Ngannou represents Joshua’s chance to reclaim his place at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Francis Ngannou?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Francis Ngannou grew up in poverty in a small village in Cameroon. As a child, he worked in a sand quarry to help support his family. Ngannou dreamed of becoming a professional boxer and trained at a local boxing gym. However, opportunities were limited in Cameroon.\u00a0

At the age of 20, he emigrated to France, in search of a better life. He was homeless for a period, living on the streets of Paris. To make ends meet, Ngannou worked odd jobs and continued training at a local MMA gym. He was quickly drawn to the sport and decided to pursue MMA instead of boxing.

Ngannou’s power, athleticism, and work ethic in the gym earned him the opportunity to turn pro in MMA. After just five professional fights, he signed with UFC in 2015. Francis continued to hone his skills, knocking out top heavyweight contenders to earn a title shot in 2018. Although he came up short in that fight, he captured the UFC heavyweight title in 2021 and has established himself as one of the most feared fighters in MMA history.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis:\u00a0<\/strong>Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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