VERDICT: FALSE The Claim Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp, are awash with reports claiming British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has officially retired from professional boxing effective immediately. These claims are fueled by a viral video circulating online in which Joshua appears to announce his resignation from the sport following his recent Read More…
The cloud of grief hanging over the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has thickened as authorities identified the two victims of Anthony Joshua’s convoy accident, just as the nation recalls the similar tragedy that befell Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s convoy only days earlier. Victims of the Joshua Crash Identified The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and close associates Read More…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has narrowly escaped death in a tragic motor accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that has claimed the lives of two of his aides. The crash, which occurred around 11:00 AM this morning at the Makun axis of the expressway, involved the boxer’s convoy and a stationary heavy-duty truck. While Joshua, Read More…
The boxing world was thrown into fresh controversy on Thursday after multiple reports said former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is close to agreeing a blockbuster bout with YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul in Miami this December. According to The Guardian, Joshua and Paul are “finalising a deal” for a heavyweight contest that would headline a Netflix Read More…
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…
