Fans in meltdown over ‘best month of the year’ after Anthony Joshua fight announcement seals epic nine days of sport
SPORTS fans have been rejoicing about a blockbuster month of sport ahead.
March 2024 promises to offer something for everyone over a stunning nine-day period.
The likes of Anthony Joshua, jockey Rachael Blackmore and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka are all in action in major sporting events.
It begins on March 8, when AJ squares off against Francis Ngannou.
A day later, UFC 299 will see O'Malley vs Vera 2 for the UFC Bantamweight Title.
On Super Sunday, March 9, Liverpool entertain Man City in the Premier League.
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From March 12, the Cheltenham Festival begins with Blackmore likely to be riding a favourite.
European football is back that week too - with the last-16 of the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League taking place.
Luke Littler will be in action in the Premier League of Darts hoping to repeat his success at the World Darts Championships.
The Players Championship gets underway in Florida from March 12-17.
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And the action keeps on coming with the Premier Handicap National Hunt race, the Midlands Grand National.
Rugby fans will be happy with the not one but THREE Six Nations fixtures wetting the lips.
The Premier League games will keep on coming thick and fast with two derbies.
Everton entertain Liverpool at Goodison Park, while Arsenal play host to London rivals Chelsea.
Rounding off the action is a top of the table LaLiga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
The upcoming bonanza of sport has fans purring online.
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One wrote: "Some few days."
Another posted: "What a week for sports fans."
A third shared: "Cheltenham is all that needs to say."