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Interview: UFC veteran Alistair Overeem predicts Joshua-Ngannou, Jones-Miocic

Alistair Overeem of Netherlands holds an open training session during the UFC Fight Night open workouts at Capital One Arena on December 4, 2019 in...

After yesterday’s weigh-ins, I spoke to former MMA and kickboxing champion Alistair Overeem for the retired Dutchman’s thoughts on a few topics: from predicting how his former foe would fare against Anthony Joshua to gauging interest in the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic matchup and more besides. Read below for that conversation, as well as final tidbits before fight night.
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Knockout Chaos: Finally active and in a groove, Anthony Joshua cannot leave Riyadh with regret next weekend

Anthony Joshua speaks during the Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou Press Conference at Outernet London on January 15, 2024 in London, England.

Armed with new improvements to his ever-changing team, Anthony Joshua has benefited from refreshing activity of late and continues that next weekend against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, buoyed by a moral victory on debut vs. Tyson Fury last October. Given the carrot dangling in the air for both here, the Brit must be sharp to avoid another banana skin.
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