RIYADH: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and heavyweight Mixed Martial Arts champion Francis Ngannou will face off on Friday at the Kingdom Arena during the Riyadh Season events.
Joshua and Ngannou trained on Wednesday for their upcoming Knockout Chaos fight, which will unite the two world champions, along with several notable figures from the world of modern boxing.
Both fighters are also scheduled to have a training session on Thursday ahead of the event that has garnered immense attention from various global platforms and media outlets dedicated to boxing.
Riyadh also witnessed on Tuesday a training session for the two world champions, in addition to other participating boxers. After training Ngannou and Joshua addressed the media and exchanged threats. There were group photos of Joshua with some rising Saudi boxers.
Joshua, a former world champion in WBA, IBF, and WBO, has had a great year.
Ngannou, his rival, also had impressive performances last year, especially when he competed against Tyson Fury at the start of the current Riyadh Season in front of a large audience and viewers worldwide.
Tickets to attend the event can be booked via the link: https://webook.com/en/events/tickets-boxing-knockout-chaos
Ngannou, Joshua prepare for Friday’s face-off in front of Riyadh Season fans
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Ngannou, Joshua prepare for Friday’s face-off in front of Riyadh Season fans
- Ring rivals trained on Wednesday for their upcoming Knockout Chaos fight
- Both fighters also scheduled to have a training session on Thursday
Riyadh set for historic WWE Royal Rumble
- The KAFD spectacle on Jan. 31 will be the first time the event has taken place outside North America
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is gearing up for one of the biggest sports entertainment moments of the decade as WWE returns to Riyadh on Jan. 31 with Royal Rumble.
It will be the first time the event, set to take place at a new, purpose-built venue in King Abdullah Financial District, has been held outside North America.
A blockbuster lineup of WWE Superstars are expected to take part, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. They are set to be joined by fan favorites Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Gunther and more.
Those who declare themselves for the 30-Man Royal Rumble match will fight for the opportunity to headline in a championship match at WrestleMania.
The Women’s Royal Rumble will include WWE Superstars such as Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri and Stephanie Vaquer.
Ahead of Royal Rumble, Riyadh will also host WWE SmackDown on Friday, Jan. 30.
