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
AlUla Trail Race 2026 opens for runner registration
- Open to beginners and experienced athletes worldwide
- Distances from 1.6km to 100km for children and adults
ALULA: Registration has now opened for the AlUla Trail Race to be held on Jan. 22 and 23 next year.
The contest offers local and international participants a selection of distances and challenges set against the dramatic landscapes and ancient heritage sites of AlUla, located in Madinah.
According to a Saudi Press Agency report on Wednesday, the race is open to beginners and experienced runners.
The series includes a Kids Run (1.6 km) for children aged 5 to 12, Sunset Run (3 km) for those 13 and above, and a 10 km and 23 km for more experienced participants.
There are also demanding 50 km and 100 km ultra trail races for the most resilient and skilled runners. All routes will end in Old Town, ensuring an exciting finish for both runners and spectators.
On the first day, runners will arrive to collect their race packs before taking part in the Kids Run and the Sunset Run. Race kits can be collected at the event village, which will be located at the amphitheater in Old Town.
Day two will host the competitive distances, beginning at sunrise with the 100 km, followed by the 50 km, 23 km, and 10 km. Medal ceremonies will take place throughout the day as runners cross the finish line.
The organizers said every participant will receive an official AlUla Trail Race 2026 pack, including a tote bag, buff, race T-shirt, timing chip, and bib number. Entry fees begin at SR100 ($26) and SR50 for children.
The contest is a part of the AlUla Moments 2025/26 calendar, a year-round schedule of events and festivals designed to promote the area as a premier destination for tourism, sports, culture, and heritage.
Other world-class sports events include the professional cycling AlUla Tour, AlUla Desert Polo, and the Al-Fursan Endurance AlUla — one of the most prestigious endurance races on the equestrian calendar.
