Anthony Joshua two-time former unified heavyweight champion, was coming off an impressive victory over Otto Wallin in December 2023. He was initially linked with IBF number one ranked Filip Hrgovic or WBO "interim" titleholder Zhilei Zhang. However, he chose to face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, who had gained attention in the boxing world after his controversial split decision loss to Tyson Fury, where he managed to knock Fury down. Francis Ngannou Francis Ngannou, renowned for his knockout power in the UFC, transitioned to boxing and made an immediate impact by knocking down Tyson Fury in his debut. Despite losing by a split decision, Ngannou showed his potential in the boxing ring and was eager to prove himself against another top heavyweight boxer. The Fights Undercard - Israil Madrimov vs. Magomed Kurbanov: Israil Madrimov stopped Magomed Kurbanov to win the vacant WBA Super Welterweight belt. - Nick Ball vs. Rey Vargas: In a WBC featherweight title bout, Nick Ball chall