Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Fight predictions, odds, undercard, preview, expert picks, start time
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A former unified heavyweight champion takes on a former UFC heavyweight champ on Friday night in Saudi Arabia
Of all the unlikely developments in boxing over the past few decades, the story of Francis Ngannou just might take the cake.
Ngannou (0-1 in boxing, 17-3 in MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, nearly shocked the world in October when he floored WBC and lineal titleholder Tyson Fury in his pro debut before going on to lose a disputed split decision in their non-title bout.
Now, at 37, Ngannou returns to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a second crossover superfight in the span of six months. This time he takes on former unified heavyweight king and British star Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs), in a 10-round bout featuring an entirely new set of expectations and stakes that were birthed from his incredible performance against Fury.
