Two weeks prior to the highly anticipated match, the world title bout was added to the undercard between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.
ANOTHER world title fight has been added to the undercard of Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou.
With just two weeks to go until fTwo weeks prior to the highly anticipated match, the world title bout was added to the undercard between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.ight night, there is reportedly set to be a late addition to the bill.
Israil Madrimov will clash with Magomed Kurbanov for the WBA super welterweight title.
The bout’s placement on the undercard is pending approval from Saudi chiefs, claims journalist Jake Donovan.
Terms between Madrimov and Kurbanov have been agreed for months – but they have been unable to arrange a fight for reasons out of their control
The WBA super welterweight title is up for grabs with Jermell Charlo set to be stripped of the belt for not facing a mandatory challenger.
Madrimov, 29, is a decorated amateur and now an undefeated pro, having won eight and drawn one of his nine fights.
Kurbanov, 28, has tasted victory in all 24 of his bouts.
Meanwhile, the clash between Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang is also on the Joshua vs Ngannou undercard.
They will fight for the WBO Interim strap.
Additionally, Nick Ball faces Rey Vargas for the WBC featherweight title.
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The action will get underway with Andrii Novytskyi against Juan Torres before Mark Chamberlain faces Gavin Gwynne.
Tyson Fury’s brother Roman could reportedly get in the ring with Justis Huni and Jack McGann may go head-to-head with Ziyad Almaayoufl.
