However, if he is, it will only be because he’s already out in Riyadh training for his own fight in the city against Ngannou on March 8.
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh (Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority) is the driving force behind this shift in the heavyweight division towards Riyadh.
He staged Fury vs Ngannou in October and Joshua vs Otto Wallin in December, and has made his long-term plans clear.Despite this dangling carrot in front of him, Joshua is adamant that he won’t look past Ngannou.
“Let me say this again, I’m not focusing on that,” Joshua told The MMA Hour.
“I’m going to take my mind, I have to draw it back that Ngannou is my undisputed title fight. That’s the mentality I have to have.
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“Ngannou is my undisputed fight. Because you’re only as good as your last fight, and I respect him a lot.
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AJ vs Ngannou is set for March 8
AJ vs Ngannou is set for March 8Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom
“He ain’t easy money. He’s a hard night’s work.
“And you know what’s crazy? So am I. I’m a hard night’s work for anyone. So let’s go, it’s going to be fireworks.”
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