Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou sign deal for ten-round fight in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou sign deal for ten-round fight in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou sign deal for ten-round fight in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua is set to face off against UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a ten-round bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by promoter Eddie Hearn. Ngannou who recently made his debut in professional boxing where he faced Tyson Fury, is back for another challenge against British heavyweight, Joshua. After a successful run in 2023, Joshua is now focused on rebuilding his career following losses to Oleksandr Usyk. The fight, scheduled for March 9, will take place on the date initially reserved for Joshua’s bout against Deontay Wilder. This reshuffling comes after Wilder’s defeat to Parker.

Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou sign deal for ten-round fight in Saudi Arabia

Joshua and Ngannou set for a showdown – Getty image Ngannou’s transition from MMA to boxing has been impressive, as seen in his fight against Fury where he surprised many by knocking down the heavyweight champion. Although, he lost the fight. Joshua, on the other hand is hoping for a third heavyweight championship title and sees the fight as a crucial step in his journey.

Joshua beats Wallin to pulp, ends 2023 with major win

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Anthony Joshua closed out 2023 with a dominating win over Otto Wallin in the fight tagged ‘Day of Reckoning‘ in Saudi Arabia. The Nigerian-born boxer left his opponent bleeding the nose in the ring and forced his corner to stop the fight after the fifth round. The bout took place on the same card as Deontay Wilder’s surprising defeat to Joseph Parker, setting the stage for a potential future showdown between Joshua and Wilder. From the opening bell, Joshua showed intent, immediately pressuring Wallin and unleashing powerful combinations. Day of Reckoning: Joshua beats Wallin to pulp, ends 2023 with major winDay of Reckoning: Joshua beats Wallin to pulp, ends 2023 with major winAntony Joshua ends 2023 with win against Otto Wallin – Getty image His relentless attack paid off as he bloodied Wallin’s nose. In the fifth round, Joshua landed a thunderous right hand-left hook combination that rocked Wallin, followed by a barrage of punches that left his opponent reeling against the ropes. Sensing Wallin’s weakness, his corner made the decision to stop the fight, awarding Joshua a technical knockout victory. Looking ahead, Joshua’s next steps remain uncertain, with potential matchups against the winner of the upcoming bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury or a showdown with Filip Hrgovic on the horizon. Despite Wilder’s recent defeat, Joshua also remains open to facing him in the future.

Anthony Joshua set for Otto Wallin test in fate-decider Saudi showdown

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Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set for a major boxing showdown with Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia today (Saturday). During their final face-off on Friday, Joshua was unfazed, maintaining demeanor even when Wallin was spewing words to his face.. The former world champion will go head-to-head with the Swedish contender, sharing the stage in another fight between Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker. Reports suggest that a two-fight deal is in place for Joshua to face Wilder in 2024, if both win their fights today. Boxing: Anthony Joshua set for Otto Wallin test in fate-decider Saudi showdownBoxing: Anthony Joshua set for Otto Wallin test in fate-decider Saudi showdownAnthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin set for tonight – Getty image However, despite the potential Wilder matchup, Joshua remains laser-focused on Wallin. “This is the best fight card in history, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world right now. If my prayers are answered, I’ll get the win.” “I’m a serious fighter, I’m a serious businessman as well. I’ve got a great team behind me handling business, but let me focus on what I’ve got to focus on. I need to get this win.” During weigh-in, Joshua weighed in at 251lbs, while Wallin stood at 238.6lbs.

Joshua vs Wilder showdown agreed to hold March 9 in Saudi Arabia on one condition

Joshua vs Wilder showdown agreed to hold March 9 in Saudi Arabia on one condition

Joshua vs Wilder showdown agreed to hold March 9 in Saudi Arabia on one condition

Anthony Joshua – Getty image The much-anticipated clash between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder is reportedly set to take place on March 9, 2024 in Saudi Arabia. However, both fighters must first win their upcoming matches next weekend to show their strength for the long-awaited heavyweight showdown. The news comes as Tyson Fury’s bout against Oleksandr Usyk, initially slated for December 23, was rescheduled to February 17 due to Fury’s demanding ten-round encounter with Francis Ngannou. With this shift, Saudi Arabia opted to host a significant heavyweight card next weekend, featuring Joshua against Otto Wallin and Wilder against Joseph Parker.  

Joshua vs Wilder showdown agreed to hold March 9 in Saudi Arabia on one condition

Anthony Joshua – Getty image According to reports by ESPN, a deal is in place for Joshua and Wilder to meet in March, on the condition that both must emerge winners in their respective bouts next week. The reported agreement brings some excitement with it, as the bout has been in the making since 2018. Joshua’s opponent next weekend Wallin, recently defeated Murat Gassiev and suffered a loss only to Tyson Fury. Wilder, on the other hand, will square it off against former world champion Joseph Parker.

Photo of Apostle Joshua Selman and alleged girlfriend trends

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“They’ve been dating since their school days…” — Netizens react to viral photo of Apostle Joshua Selman and alleged girlfriend at church dinner“They’ve been dating since their school days…” — Netizens react to viral photo of Apostle Joshua Selman and alleged girlfriend at church dinner Many Netizens have been left shocked after a photo of Apostle Joshua Selman and his alleged girlfriend make rounds on the internet. Apostle Joshua Selman who is the founder and spiritual father of Koinonia has never been married and has no known spouse. The photo was shared on microblogging platform, X, by @Row_Haastrup, while implying that something might be going on between the two. Many members of Apostle Joshua Selman have alleged that they have been dating for a while but there is no confirmation yet. In his words; “Someone posted this on WhatsApp and said if you know, you know…
Pls what does this mean?
I really want it to be what I’m thinking but…” See post here “They’ve been dating since their school days…” — Netizens react to viral photo of Apostle Joshua Selman and alleged girlfriend at church dinner“They’ve been dating since their school days…” — Netizens react to viral photo of Apostle Joshua Selman and alleged girlfriend at church dinner Reactions to the post below @activistmanny alleged: “He’s been dating Sarah since their school days. I pray they end up getting married. I’m not a fan of people calling her selwoman and mama etc, because they are not even married and the church community has joined already. I pray they get married in 2024 though.” @odirah_cellz asked: “You guys mean he isn’t married? That’s weird” @JoyOmo2205 said: “They just like shipping everyone they see together. Until it comes from Apostle’s mouth, then they are just family friends and nothing more” @RebekkahbluE wrote: “I think that’s the lady they call Selwoman. They’ve been engaged for a while I think according to what I read.” @JoeOdey opined: “Look compatible – by appearances. All the best wishes to them!”

Apostle Joshua Selman advises against doing mundane chores

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“If God has lifted you, doing things like washing your clothes or car by yourself becomes a distraction” — Apostle Joshua Selman preaches“If God has lifted you, doing things like washing your clothes or car by yourself becomes a distraction” — Apostle Joshua Selman preaches Senior Pastor of Eternity Network International, Apostle Joshua Selman has advised members to stop washing their clothes or car by themselves if God has truly lifted them. According to him, doing such mundane tasks when God has lifted you is only a distraction. The man of God told his members that doing those tasks themselves is not a sign of humility, but rather they should employ somebody who can do the job well. Apostle Joshua Selman advised against those who would choose to misinterpret his message and stop doing their laundry. “If God has lifted you, doing things like washing your clothes or car by yourself becomes a distraction” — Apostle Joshua Selman preaches“If God has lifted you, doing things like washing your clothes or car by yourself becomes a distraction” — Apostle Joshua Selman preachesSenior Pastor and Founder, Eternity Network International, Apostle Joshua Selman. He narrated how before he became this big, he used to do everything himself but now he would rather delegate those tasks to individuals better suited for them. Watch video here Stop washing your car, clothes by yourself if God has blessed you — Apostle Joshua Selman. pic.twitter.com/iB53me3nub — YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) November 24, 2023

Two Nigerians, Anthony Joshua and Giannis feature on 50 highest-paid athletes in the world

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Two Nigerians namely Anthony Joshua and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named on the 2023 Forbes list of highest-paid athletes in the world. The British professional boxer, Joshua made no. 28 on the list of highest-paid athletes in the world with total earnings of N53M while the basketball star, Giannis is no. 11 with total earnings of $87.6M.

Forbes List: Two Nigerians, Anthony Joshua and Giannis feature on 50 highest-paid athletes in the world

Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) Highlight on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career In December 2020, Antetokounmpo agreed to a supermax extension with the Bucks worth $228 million for five years, allowing him to opt out after the fourth year.

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Antetokounmpo achieved the NBA’s MVP title for both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, in addition to being named the defensive player of the year for the latter season. The first MVP recognition led to substantial bonuses from sponsors like Nike, who renewed their contract with the Greek Freak in 2017. Nike launched the Zoom Freak 1 in 2019, marking the largest initial release of a signature shoe in Nike basketball history. In 2020, Disney secured the rights to create a film based on Antetokounmpo’s life, similar to “The Blind Side.” The movie, titled “Rise,” premiered on Disney+ in June 2022. He is sponsored by the following brands: Amazon, Breitling, Come Ready Foods LLC, Epic Games, Google, JBL, Meta, Nike, and Unilever. Highlight of Anthony Joshua’s career Joshua achieved an undefeated streak of 22 professional victories and held the world heavyweight championship from 2016 to 2019, until a remarkable defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr.

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Later in 2019, the British fighter successfully redeemed himself with a unanimous decision, avenging his previous loss. However, Joshua faced two losses against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Nonetheless, he regained his momentum with a victory over Jermaine Franklin in April 2023. Joshua boasts an extensive social media presence, amassing a staggering 26 million followers across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He is sponsored by the following brands: Audemars Piguet, DAZN, and Under Armour.

Barcelona target Joshua Kimmich as replacement for Sergio Busquets

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Barcelona target Joshua Kimmich as replacement for Sergio Busquets Barcelona has been linked with a move for German midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, who wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. Mundo Deportivo reported that the Spanish giants are planning reinforcements for their first team squad, which on Sunday, May 14, sealed its maiden La Liga title in four years through a 4-2 away win against rivals Espanyol.

Barcelona target Joshua Kimmich as replacement for Sergio Busquets

Their captain Sergio Busquets had also announced that he would be leaving at the end of the season after almost 15 years in the starting lineup, leaving a gaping hole in the midfield. However, it might not be a straightforward deal as Barcelona has soured their relationship with Bayern with Robert Lewandowski’s transfer, and the Bavarian giants might force them to pay a premium for the disgruntled midfielder, who is valued at around €45m. Manchester City has also been linked with the German midfielder as Ilkay Gundogan prepares to leave the club at the end of this season. Barcelona target Joshua Kimmich as replacement for Sergio Busquets Kimmich is not only one of the world’s best midfielders, but he can also play at the right back where Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez badly needs cover. Central defender Jules Kounde has been filling in there this season but is expected to occupy his usual area of the pitch soon and especially if Andreas Christensen is moved on. Mundo Deportivo complimented Kimmich for being “very reliable” because of his technical and physical qualities as a “very tactically intelligent footballer”.

“I wish I could have knocked him out” — Anthony Joshua reveals after beating Jermaine Franklin

"I wish I could have knocked him out” — Anthony Joshua reveals after beating Jermaine Franklin

"I wish I could have knocked him out” — Anthony Joshua reveals after beating Jermaine Franklin "I wish I could have knocked him out” — Anthony Joshua reveals after beating Jermaine FranklinNigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua achieved victory against his American opponent Jermaine Franklin in a crucial fight held in London on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

"I wish I could have knocked him out” — Anthony Joshua reveals after beating Jermaine Franklin

The fight was anticipated to determine Joshua’s future in boxing, and he had pledged to retire from the sport if he lost. In a unanimous points decision, three judges scored the bout 118-111, 117-111, and 117-111 in Joshua’s favour. This was Joshua’s first fight since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in August of last year. Although he didn’t deliver a knockout blow against Franklin, Joshua now holds a record of 25 wins in 27 fights. Speaking to DAZN after the fight, he said, “It was important to win. Jermaine has a good duck and dive style, somebody else from Britain will probably knock him out; respect to him, he did well. I should have knocked him out but it is done. On to the next. He is here to prove himself, not roll over. I wish I could have knocked him out.”