At Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia over DAZN PPV promoters Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Boxing) and Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions) presented in the Main Event Olympic Gold Medalist, former two-time WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO World heavyweight champion Anthony “AJ” Joshua knocked out MMA world champion “The Predator” Francis Nigannou in two rounds.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a fight that will be streamed by Netflix on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, promoters said.

Francis Ngannou said his strong showing in his pro boxing debut against Tyson Fury has given him confidence ahead of his bout against British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou clashed with Tyson Fury and says he is “just getting started” in boxing before his heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua.

Fiji Cruiserweight champion Alifereti Kauyaca retained his title after beating Joseph Kwadjo on points at the Vodafone Arena.

Ubayd Haider formerly known as Nathan Singh defeated Mohammed Ali on unanimous points decision at the Vodafone Arena.

A well-renowned amateur boxer from Great Britain is in the country as part of the touring British Royal Marines squad.

The Fiji Amateur Boxing Association says it is awaiting funding from the Fiji National Sports Commission and goodwill sponsors to send a five-member squad to an Olympic Qualifying tournament in Thailand in May.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces hosted a 26-member British Royal Navy amateur boxing team in a meet at Tuvasu Hall in Nabua yesterday.

The first boxing program for the year is just a week away and the promoter has decided to make a few changes including the venue.

Base fitness remains a major weakness for amateur boxers in the country.

The Fiji Amateur Boxing Association is looking forward to hosting a team from the British Royal Marines to take on local fighters in Suva later this month.