Video: Anthony Joshua a bystander at open workout before Francis Ngannou boxing match

Take a look at Anthony Joshua in the ring ahead of his heavyweight boxing showdown against Francis Ngannou.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Open workouts ahead of the fight between former boxing champion [autotag]Anthony Joshua[/autotag] and former UFC champ [autotag]Francis Ngannou[/autotag] took place Tuesday, and MMA Junkie was on the scene for the festivities.

Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) and Ngannou (0-1) headline a DAZN pay-per-view this Friday when they square off in a 10-round heavyweight showdown.

Before they get there, though, they attended open workouts, with Joshua acting as a bystander as he oversaw young fighters put in some work.

You can watch Joshua’s session in the video above.

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For more on the fight, visit MMA Junkie’s hub for Joshua vs. Ngannou