This week’s top boxing matches happen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 8. Before the main event between former UFC champ Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua, a couple of title fights take place, Nick Ball versus Rey Vargas for the WBC Featherweight strap, and Zhilei Zhang versus Joseph Parker for the WBO Interim Heavyweight title. Which boxers head out of Saudi Arabia with victories. Check out boxing odds, analysis, and free picks for five of the to bouts on Friday’s card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Joshua vs. Ngannou: Knockout Chaos – Kingdom Arena, Telford, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (DAZN)

• When: Friday, March 8th, 2024. 10:00am ET

Justis Huni vs. Kevin Lerena

Huni versus Lerena should be a decent match. Lerena has a terrific 30-2 record. The South African has lost a single bout via stoppage and also shows 14 knockout wins from the 30 victories.

But although Lerena’s record is nice, he faces a rising star on Friday. Justis Huni is 8-0 with 4 stoppage victories. Huni should end this way before the final bell.

Boxing Betting Pick: Justis Huni -325

Mike Chamberlain vs. Gavin Gwynne

Gavin Gwynne has been around for a while. But although Gwynne has fought a total of 19 times and is now 33, he should have some tread left on the tires.

Gwynne faces a tough opponent in 14-0 Mark Chamberlain. Chamberlain has some pop to his punches. The favorite in this boasts 10 stoppage victories from his 14 wins. Chamberlain is also 8 years youngers. So youth is on the favorite’s side.

Boxing Betting Pick: Mike Chamberlain -300

Nick Ball vs. Rey Vargas

Rey Vargas looks to bounce back in this. In his last, Vargas lost via unanimous decision to O’Shaquie Foster. Before the loss, Vargas had won 36 straight matches. He had won 22-of-36 before the final bell.

Nick Ball is 19-0 with 13 stoppage wins. Beating Isaac Dogboe was nice, but Vargas is a huge step-up for the UK based fighter. Rey gets it done.

Boxing Betting Pick: Rey Vargas +145

Nick Ball vs. Rey Vargas // WBC World Featherweight Title

Rey Vargas looks to bounce back in this. In his last, Vargas lost via unanimous decision to O’Shaquie Foster. Before the loss, Vargas had won 36 straight matches. He had won 22-of-36 before the final bell.

Nick Ball is 19-0 with 13 stoppage wins. Beating Isaac Dogboe was nice, but Vargas is a huge step-up for the UK based fighter. Rey gets it done.

Boxing Betting Pick: Rey Vargas +145

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joseph Parker // Interim WBO World Heavyweight Title

Chalk Zhilei Zhang is one of the most unheralded heavyweights in the world. Zhang has a single loss on his record. He’s won 26 and knocked out 21. Also, the loss came via unanimous decision and since the loss, Zhang has won 2 straight over Joe Joyce.

Joseph Parker is 34-3. Parker may be the underdog in this, but he heads to the ring after upsetting Deontay Wilder in his last. Parker beat Wilder via unanimous decision, which means Joseph’s defense and boxing skills were on point. Give Parker the nod.

Boxing Betting Pick: Joseph Parker +175

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou

Since a split-decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk, the top heavyweight in the world, favorite Anthony Joshua has won 3 straight against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin.

However, although Joshua has fought and won against decent pugilists, and faces a former MMA fighter on Saturday, Anthony isn’t a lock.

Ngannou should have gotten the victory against Tyson Fury in his lone professional bout. Ngannou knows how to cut off the ring, can take shots with the top boxers in the division, and should be even better against Joshua. The odds will steadily decline on Francis. So if you believe he wins like this writer does, pounce ASAP.

Boxing Betting Pick: Francis Ngannou +350

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