British boxing champion Anthony Joshua has finally broken his silence about his upcoming clash with MMA fighter Francis Ngannou. In an Instagram post, Joshua hinted at the date for their highly anticipated showdown.
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Leaked Date for the Fight?
Joshua took to his Instagram story to share a popular meme from the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. In the meme, the character CJ says, "Ah s**t, here we go again." Joshua added the caption "8/3/23" underneath the meme, which seems to indicate the possible date for the fight.
Possible March Showdown
Based on Joshua's post, it is likely that the fight will take place on March 9th. Since the 8th falls on a Friday, it makes sense that the fight would be scheduled for the following day.
Fans React
Boxing fans wasted no time in commenting on Joshua's post. Some questioned why he was interested in Ngannou instead of focusing on becoming a world champion again. Others expressed their excitement for the fight and the potential earnings Joshua could make.
Ngannou's Rise in Boxing
Francis Ngannou made a name for himself in the boxing world with his impressive performance against Tyson Fury last October. Despite dropping Fury during the fight, Ngannou lost by split decision. However, his stock rose significantly, making him a formidable opponent for Joshua.
A Potential Colossal Fight
Eddie Hearn, Joshua's long-time promoter, revealed that the fight with Ngannou could become a reality if a match with mandatory IBF title challenger Filip Hrgovic couldn't be arranged. Hearn mentioned that there are other heavyweight opponents on the table, including a potential fight with Zhang.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
