Joshua and Ngannou held a stare-down before the fight

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou engaged in a stare-down ahead of their face-off.

Following the press conference held on Wednesday, March 6th, the traditional stare-down between the two boxers took place.

Former world champion Anthony Joshua also shared his impressions and expectations before the fight against Francis Ngannou.

"It's a real war. It's going to be a good fight. I'm just focused on the plan for Friday's fight. Nothing else. I know who I'm up against," AJ stated.

Joshua will face former UFC star Francis Ngannou this Friday, March 8th.

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury revealed that the winner of his two fights against Oleksandr Usyk will fight the victor of the bout between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. This information was conveyed to the Gypsy King personally by the head of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, Turki Al al-Sheikh.