Anthony Joshua is gearing up for his super-fight against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for Friday, with a vow to secure a knockout victory and “make a statement” in the bout.

Joshua, who is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, including a dominant performance against Otto Wallin last December, is anticipating a different challenge against Ngannou in their non-title contest.

Expressing his confidence Joshua stated, “I believe I can knock him out. Definitely. I would love to knock him out and make a statement.”

The British boxer emphasized his physical readiness for the fight, feeling strong and prepared to face the challenge posed by Ngannou.

Mentally, he affirmed his readiness for battle and expressed his eagerness to tackle the forthcoming test.

“Physically I feel strong, feeling good. Strong enough to get the job done and mentally I’m in a place where I’m ready for war. I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Joshua told Sky Sports.