An epic night of boxing action awaits combat sports enthusiasts as ranked heavyweight boxing stars Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to collide in an event dubbed “Knockout Chaos.”
are set to collide in an event dubbed “Knockout Chaos.” The heavyweight showdown is set to unfold on March 8 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and promises to be a pivotal moment in the heavyweight boxing landscape, potentially propelling the victor towards a shot at a heavyweight crown next.
Joshua seeks to extend his win streak to four, while Ngannou aims for his maiden triumph since crossing over to the boxing world. Sherdog.com brings live play-by-play updates, ensuring you don’t miss any moment from the “Knockout Chaos” event, with ring walks expected to start at approximately 7:15 p.m. ET.
Ngannou returns to the ring for the first time since he made his pro boxing debut and lost a contentious split decision to Tyson Fury on Oct. 28. Joshua —an Olympic gold medalist and former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion—has won three fights in a row since he suffered back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 and August 2022. Ngannou, 37, weighed in at 272.6 pounds, some 20 pounds heavier than the 34-year-old Englishman.
Ngannou switches back to the orthodox stance after being knocked down while southpaw. Joshua jabs and feints, jabs and feints, switching his attacks between the body and head. Ngannou biting hard on the feints. Joshua lands another right hand but not as cleanly. Ngannou connects with a jab and looks to set up a right hand of his own. Joshua steers clear of danger. Joshua walks the Frenchman into another right hand and sits him down in the center of the ring yet again.
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