What time is Anthony Joshua fight? UK start time for Francis Ngannou bout

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou collide in a huge crossover heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia tonight.

AJ enters the encounter unbeaten in his last three fights following back to back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with his most recent victory coming against Otto Wallin at the end of last year. The Brit was expected to face Deontay Wilder, but the Bronze Bomber was unable to defeat Joseph Parker, losing by unanimous decision at the same event.

That allowed the bout with former UFC Heavyweight champion Ngannou to be put in motion, with the Cameroonian taking part in only his second professional fight. The 37-year-old made his boxing debut last October in a stunning display against the unbeaten Tyson Fury, knocking down the Gypsy King in the third round of the contest, but lost via split decision in what was viewed as a controversial outcome of the 'Battle of the Baddest'.

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The Manchester Evening News has provided boxing fans everything they need to know on how to watch the action unfold in Riyadh.

Joshua will fight Ngannou on Friday, March 8, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will likely be held at the Kingdom Arena, the same venue that hosted Joshua's fight against Wallin and Ngannou's fight against Fury.

Ring walks for Joshua vs Ngannou are expected to take place at 10.30pm, which is 1.30am local time on Saturday morning in Saudi Arabia.

The event will start at 4pm, with the heavyweight clash to be broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and also on DAZN PPV worldwide. The Sky Sports PPV price will be £19.95 and more details can be found