Picture this: Over 60 million viewers from around the world glued to their screens, eagerly anticipating the showdown between a boxing legend and a social media star. The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight not only broke streaming records but also ignited a firestorm of controversy. From accusations of the fight being rigged to the Read More…
In a bold declaration of intent, Omonlei Imadu, the driving force behind the Yucateco Boxing League, has assured that the league will produce medal-winning boxers for Nigeria at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. “Mark my words, this league will produce world and Olympic champions for Nigeria,” Imadu confidently stated in an interview with the News Read More…
At 58 years old, boxing legend Mike Tyson continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with fans eagerly anticipating his upcoming showdown against Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas. Despite his age, Tyson remains a crowd puller, drawing immense interest from spectators eager to witness the former heavyweight champion in action. The highly anticipated bout between Read More…
Boxing enthusiasts who gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, for the 2023 GoTv Boxing Night 30 were treated to an unforgettable experience on Tuesday night. Beyond the intense boxing matches, the crowd relished in captivating musical performances by Nigeria’s music stars, Nice, Teni, and Nasboi. The singers’ melodies resonated through the arena, engaging the audience Read More…
In an announcement on Thursday, organisers confirmed the highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world, scheduled to take place in Riyadh on February 17. The bout sees Britain’s Fury, the WBC world champion, facing off against Ukrainian Usyk, who currently holds the WBA, WBO, IBF, Read More…
The National Cruiserweight Challenge marked the thrilling debut tournament by Emeka Agba Boxing Promotions at the Old School Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, captivating fans with an evening of gripping bouts. Six electrifying fights unfolded, among which the highlight was the National Cruiserweight Challenge between Samuel Ebohen and Soldier Boy Godwin Ambrose. Across eight gruelling Read More…
In a jaw-dropping showdown that nearly witnessed one of boxing’s most stunning upsets, WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury emerged victorious over former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in a non-title battle in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Fury, the undefeated holder of one of the sport’s most prestigious titles, narrowly dodged his first loss at the Read More…
Team Nigeria is primed for fierce competition at the Paris 2024 Africa Boxing qualifiers, commencing this Saturday in Dakar, according to Dapo Akinyele, the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF). Akinyele expressed this confidence in a telephone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from Dakar. Team Nigeria, already on the ground in Read More…
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Finnish stand-in Robert Helenius with a single punch in the seventh round on Saturday to keep himself on track for a lucrative payday against American Deontay Wilder next year. Helenius, who stepped in after Britain’s Dillian Whyte was ruled out of the non-title fight by a doping Read More…
In a unanimous decision victory over American Jermaine Franklin on Saturday at London’s 02 Arena, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways after suffering two straight losses. The 33-year-old Nigerian-British fighter was making his ring comeback after losing four straight fights to Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, WBO, and Read More…
