Anthony Joshua to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua will face Francis Ngannou. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Anthony Joshua will fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

The former heavyweight champion, who beat Otto Wallin before Christmas, will return to Riyadh to face Ngannou on a date which is yet to be announced, though on social media Joshua suggested it could be March 8.