What time is Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight? Walk-in time for main event
Gabe ZaldivarAnthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) is set to take on Francis Ngannou, a fighter still proving his mettle in the boxing ring, in a fight taking place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It's that last fact that might leave some fans with a bit of confusion on Friday morning. An evening affair on the other side of the world will take place in the late morning and extend into the early evening stateside.
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Ngannou, who comes over with a 17-3 UFC record, got his first taste of the boxing world in what should have been a tall task against Tyson Fury in October. An uninspiring Fury earned a split decision victory, leaving many to believe that the French-Cameroonian's transition to boxing would be a successful one going forward.
Here is information on when the fight begins and when you can catch the full card.
When does the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight start?
The card includes nine fights before the main event, which means there will be plenty of action before the heavyweights take to the ring. While there is always a guessing game of the actual walk in for the fighters, DAZN, which is carrying the fight, put main event ring walks at roughly 5:50 p.m. ET.
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How to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou main event
When: Friday, March 8.
- Full card coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET.
- Main event ring walks schedule for about 5:50 p.m. ET.
Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cable TV: N/A
Streaming: DAZN PPV
Cost:
- DAZN subscription: $29.99/month; $219.89/year
- PPV: $39.99 (USD)
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