The Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou weigh-in event is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, March 7, at 6 PM EST, just before their fight on Friday. This clash, showcased live on DAZN PPV, features two of the heavyweight division's most formidable fighters.
Notably, there is no weight threshold that Joshua and Ngannou need to meet for this event, highlighting their status in the heavyweight category.
Unlike the main event fighters, participants in the undercard must adhere to specific division weight limits.
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to face off in a heavyweight boxing match at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This 10-round main event showcases Joshua, a seasoned pro from the United Kingdom with a powerful track record, against Ngannou, who is stepping into the boxing ring for only his second professional fight.
Joshua turned pro in 2013 and boasts an impressive career with 27 wins, most by knockout. His last victory was over Otto Wallin in December 2023. Ngannou, known for his MMA career, transitioned to boxing in 2023, facing Tyson Fury in his debut and losing by split decision. Joshua's experience and knockout ability make him a formidable opponent for Ngannou, who is still finding his footing in professional boxing. Their matchup in Riyadh is a test of Ngannou's adaptability and resilience against Joshua's proven skills.
The Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou weigh in stream starts at 6 PM EST on March, 8. Refer to the table below to find you local time. The stream is also available for free on YouTube or you can watch it on our website:
| Region | Weigh in date | Weigh in time |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-03-07 | 18:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-03-07 | 15:00 PT |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-03-07 | 23:00 GMT |
| Australia | 2024-03-08 | 10:00 AEDT |
The public weigh-in of all fighters on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will be broadcast live on DAZN and on the Matchroom Boxing Youtube channel starting at 6 PM EST. You can also watch it here, on Ringside24:
Anthony Joshua is set to go head-to-head with Francis Ngannou, without any belts or titles on the line.
Anthony Joshua turned pro in 2013 and boasts a record of 27 wins, 3 losses, with 24 KOs. His last victory was against Otto Wallin, a formidable opponent. Given his experience and high KO rate, Joshua appears prepared for Ngannou's challenge, despite Ngannou being newer to boxing.
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Francis Ngannou has only fought once in his boxing career since turning pro in 2023, facing a loss against Tyson Fury. Coming from a defeat in his debut match does put him at an experience disadvantage against a seasoned fighter like Joshua.