Archives Tag: Boxers

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April 19, 2022

Larry Ekundayo (15-1-KO3), has successfully retained his International Boxing Federation European Welterweight title, against an unbeaten challenger Louis Greene (9-1-KO5), at the York Hall, London, on Friday. The Nigerian-born fighter ‘The Natural’, won the bout comprehensively on points 100-89, 98-91, 99-90. Speaking to the media after the fight, Ekundayo thanked his fans for their support, and for … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Larry Ekundayo Retains IBF Title

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April 19, 2022

Monarch Events and Promotions is set to thrill boxing fans in Nigeria with a stimulating bill tagged King of the Ring, a boxing event that will feature three international title bouts and some local non-title fights. King of the Ring The event, which has been scheduled for Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the Landmark Event … Continue reading Monarch Promotions Present ‘King Of The Ring’

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April 19, 2022

President of the West African Boxing Union, Remi Aboderin, has expressed his fulfillment as the nation counts the days until the World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Super Featherweight title fight, scheduled for the GOtv Boxing Night 17 in Lagos. Aboderin, who is also the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control, enthused that this development … Continue reading WABU Boss Anticipates WBF Title Fight In Lagos

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April 19, 2022

The boxing world witnessed a phenomenal battle on Saturday — one that will go down in history as one of the biggest comebacks in heavyweight boxing. For most the final results should have been different — Tyson Fury clearly was the better boxer of the bout. However, the judges didn’t feel the same way as … Continue reading What’s Next For Joshua After Wilder & Fury Draw?

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April 19, 2022

December 1st is only eight days away, and we look forward to who will emerge the World Boxing Council (WBC) champion. Deontay Wilder, who currently holds the WBC title, will stake his belt when he faces boxing returnee Tyson Fury in a promising bout. Boxing analysts and experts have favored Wilder to retain his belt … Continue reading Joshua’s Undisputed Bout May Happen In 2019

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April 19, 2022

The year will definitely end with a bang for African boxing fans, as Nigeria’s Chinedu Okeke gears up to face United State’s of American veteran naval officer, Prince Shawn Mikel Hamilton, in a Heritage Boxing Entertainment (HBE) middleweight international championship bout. The fight, sanctioned by the Legend Boxing Foundation (LBF) — one of the world’s … Continue reading Chinedu Okeke Set To Battle Shawn Micheal For LBF Title

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April 19, 2022

Anthony Joshua is currently the biggest scrapper in World boxing, and everyone, including the little guys in the sport, want a shot at him. Since wishes are not horses, only two guys – Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury – stand a chance of meeting the unified world heavyweight champion in a ring anytime soon. Joshua holds the … Continue reading Why Tyson Fury And Deontay Wilder Want To Fight Anthony Joshua

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April 19, 2022

World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, is very ecstatic to be back at Wembley stadium to defend his title belts in front of a home crowd against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin on Saturday. Joshua described the feeling of being back where he had his first monumental victory against … Continue reading “It’s Time To Put On A Performance” – Anthony Joshua

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April 19, 2022

No fewer than 20 highly talented boxers were discovered at the 4th edition of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search staged in Abeokuta last week. The 3-day boxing event which began on Thursday, witnessed its highest turn out since its inception — over 150 participants were present from all across Nigeria. However, only about 15% of … Continue reading GOtv Boxing NextGen Search: 20 Boxers Shine

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April 19, 2022

President of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has called on companies within Nigeria to emulate GOtv and invest in developing the nation’s youths via boxing. Ladipo made this known yesterday at the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, staged at the MKO … Continue reading Invest In Boxing, Invest In Our Youths – NBB of C President

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba won his sixth consecutive professional boxing match within the 1st second of the first round against American boxer, Curtis Harper. Both boxers looked ready to fight for the next six rounds in the Friday night encounter in Minneapolis. However, at the opening bell, Harper walked out on the bout, leaving Efe … Continue reading Boxing: Efe Ajagba Wins Boxing Match in 1 Second

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