ANTHONY JOSHUA will face ex-mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, FRANCIS NGANNOU in Saudi Arabia on March 8.

Former heavyweight world champion JOSHUA is hoping to build on an impressive fifth-round stoppage of OTTO WALLIN last month to maintain his bounce back to form.

Cameroonian-born NGANNOU only made his professional boxing debut in October, when he knocked down heavyweight champion TYSON FURY before losing a close decision.

The fighters will face off in a press conference next Monday in London.