Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has announced a potential for a match between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.

Joshua is gearing up for a 2024 fight against an as-yet-unnamed opponent, and Ngannou could be a compelling choice.

The former UFC Champion recently made his heavyweight boxing debut against WBC Champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.

While the Cameroonian knocked down Fury in the third round, he ultimately lost in a controversial split decision.

“I said ‘this guy was close to beating Tyson Fury so he surely has to be a credible fight.

“The MMA world are telling me Ngannou beats AJ easily. I’m like ‘please make the fight because that’s not the case’,” Hearns said.

Meanwhile Joshua’s camp is negotiating a fight with Deontay Wilder and Benn-Chris Eubank Jr.