3 minutes Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou go toe-to-toe in Riyadh on Friday in a bout billed as ‘Knockout Chaos’
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou go toe-to-toe in Riyadh on Friday in a bout billed as ‘Knockout Chaos’. As we look ahead to what promises to be one of the most explosive heavyweight boxing matches of the year, here at betting.bet you we’ll offer the latest boxing betting tips and expert opinions as well as the latest boxing betting odds from our betting partners at DAZN Bet.
Ngannou: The new kid on the heavyweight block
Francis Ngannou forged a ferocious reputation as a mixed martial artist but ahead of Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou, most people questioned Ngannou’s ability to cross over from MMA to heavyweight boxing’s top table. Those questions were answered emphatically as the former UFC heavyweight champion impressed against Fury. Ngannou floored the undefeated WBC heavyweight champion en route to a controversial split decision defeat last October.
AJ’s road to becoming a three-time world champion
Anthony Joshua showed signs of reawakening the AJ of old in his last bout on December 23rd. AJ was nasty and focussed in equal measures as he steamrollered his way through Otto Wallin at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Wallin had previously caused Tyson Fury a host of problems but Joshua dismantled his opponent, forcing him to retire on his stool at the end of the fifth round.
Tyson Fury has been in attendance in Riyadh throughout the week and it is believed the winner on Friday will get an opportunity to take on the winner of Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk which is scheduled for May 18th.
Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou: Betting tips
In a fight aptly billed ‘Knockout Chaos’, we’re not expecting Friday’s bout to see the final bell. These two giants of heavyweight boxing hit as hard as anyone in the division and DAZN Bet’s offer of 1/3 for the fight not to go the distance seems a sure thing.
Francis Ngannou lived up to his reputation as the ‘baddest man on the planet’ against Tyson Fury as he knocked his opponent down in just the third round. Joshua will be more than aware of the threat posed by Ngannou and will not go into the ring all guns blazing on Friday evening. We’re expecting a cautious few rounds as the fighters size each other up, therefore if you’re looking at the round betting boxing markets, checking out the latter rounds could be sensible.
We’re tipping Anthony Joshua to win on Friday evening and AJ to win in rounds six or seven look the best value bet with either available at 10/1.
Fight odds
| Anthony Joshua | Francis Ngannou | |
|---|---|---|
| To win | 1/3 | 9/4 |
| By KO, TKO or disqualification | 8/11 | 10/3 |
| By decision or technical decision | 3/1 | 16/1 |
Round betting
| Anthony Joshua | Francis Ngannou | |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 20/1 | 40/1 |
| Round 2 | 16/1 | 33/1 |
| Round 3 | 14/1 | 28/1 |
| Round 4 | 12/1 | 25/1 |
| Round 5 | 11/1 | 28/1 |
| Round 6 | 10/1 | 33/1 |
| Round 7 | 10/1 | 33/1 |
| Round 8 | 12/1 | 40/1 |
| Round 9 | 11/1 | 50/1 |
| Round 10 | 16/1 | 66/1 |
Where and when can I watch Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou?
Don’t forget the fight takes place on Friday rather than boxing’s traditional Saturday night slot due to the weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The action will be streamed live on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide and is also available in the UK via Sky Sports Box Office. Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are expected to begin their ring walks at approximately 23:20 UK time.
The undercard will begin at 15:20 UK time and the pick up the undercard bouts is undoubtedly Joseph Parker v Zhilei Zhang. Parker thrust himself back into the upper echelons of the heavyweight decision with a shock win over Deontay Wilder on December 23rd whilst Zhilei Zhang heads to Riyadh on the back of an emphatic knocokout win over Joe Joyce.
