Set to take place on Friday, March 8, the boxing world is currently divided. Mainly due to the much-anticipated bout between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua. Excitement is felt beyond the MMA community, with the fight garnering global attention. The fever seems to have permeated the soccer world too, as one of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr teammates claims he is ‘ready‘ for the clash. 

It has caught the eye of Alex Telles. The ex-Manchester United left-back seems to be hyped up for the Predator vs. AJ match. It even came to the extent that Telles laced up his boxing gloves as if he was getting prepared to step into the fray of these titans. This came after the Brazilian superstar’s team shared a visual that was reposted by him on an Instagram story. In the carousel post, he was seen boxing inside his club’s gym. He also gave it a caption by tagging both Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou’s IG handles and writing, “I’m Ready [laughing emoji]“ along with fire, glove, and excited face emoticons. The excitement level of Telles to see both stars squaring is palpable! What about CR7?

The good thing is that the fight will be taking place in the city of Riyadh, making it easier for him to catch both in action from just meters away. He won’t be alone, though. Cristiano Ronaldo is also expected to get an invitation for Joshua vs. Ngannou. To everyone’s joy, he might turn up too! Similar to previous instances. Let’s dive deeper.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo grace the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight?

Saudi Arabia has become a hotspot for the world’s sporting events. In October 2023, the Middle Eastern country hosted the ‘Day of Reckoning’ between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou where Cristiano Ronaldo made an appearance along with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Jr. Likewise, just last month, CR7 and his son were in attendance for the Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker clash, followed by the headline bout between Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin.

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CR7’s presence brought star power to the ringside experience, as he sat among notables like Saudi head Turki Alalshikh, sports minister Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren, and Conor McGregor. This time too, Cristiano Ronaldo’s seat will likely be reserved for the match between the Predator and AJ, where he will join a distinguished gathering of names. All in all, fans of both the soccer and boxing universe now have more reasons to stay hooked for the upcoming match! 

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