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The Sports Agents

Joshua vs Ngannou & How Saudi Arabia became the new home of Heavyweight Boxing

Mar 7, 2024
36:09

Anthony Joshua is seemingly one fight away from being either firmly back in the heavyweight title picture... or being finished.

The man standing in his way, is an MMA fighter - Francis Ngannou.

Former cruiserweight world champion, Johnny Nelson joins The Sports Agents to discuss the risk v the rewards and why more fighters are switching codes.

And as Saudi Arabia prepares to host yet another elite heavyweight bout - has the Kingdom become the 'new home' of boxing's blue-riband division.

And Gabby & Mark discuss the conflict all fans face between dream fights and human rights.

Additional Guests: Sarah Shephard - The Athletic

Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides

Producer: David Domb

Video Producer: Arvind Badewal

Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

Tom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast network

Vicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global

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Clips:

Anthony Joshua (Sky Sports)

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