Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou full fight card announced

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou main event and undercard revealed

Today, the fight card for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on March 8th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was announced during a launch press conference in London.

Heavyweights Anthony Joshua (27-3) and Francis Ngannou (0-1) were already confirmed for the main event in the Kingdom Arena.

But the blockbuster chief supporting fight was revealed as the Zhilei Zhang (26-1-1) vs Joseph Parker (34-3) for Zhang's WBO Interim heavyweight title.

And the excitement didn't end there as Liverpool's Nick Ball (19-0) finally lands his dream WBC world featherweight title shot at champion Rey Vargas (36-1).

Also confirmed was Gavin Gwynne (17-2-1) vs Mark Chamberlain (14-0).

Undefeated prospects Jack McGann (9-0-1); Ziyad Almaayouf (4-0); Justis Huni (8-0); and Tyson's younger brother Roman Fury (3-0) are also on the bill.

Full Line-Up

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou
10x3 Heavyweight contest

Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker 
12x3 WBO Interim World heavyweight title

Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball
12x3 WBC World featherweight title

Gavin Gwynne vs Mark Chamberlain

Jack McGann vs TBA

Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA

Justis Huni vs TBA

Roman Fury vs TBA

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