2019 Sports Highlights
Nigeria, undoubtedly rich in talents in the field of sports finishes every year with laurels won by her talented and hardworking athletes in various fields of sports. Below is how Nigerian athletes fared this year. Football Nigeria witnessed a third-place success at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Egypt earlier this year (June-July, […]
Nigerians In Sports: “I Would Like To Fight And Defend My Titles In Nigeria”- Anthony Joshua
World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has expressed his desire to defend his world heavyweight titles in Nigeria someday. This comes after Joshua’s rematch victory over Andy Ruiz Jnr on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Joshua’s is expected to return to London (possibly at Tottenham Hotspur’s ground), to defend his belts against either of Kubrat Pulev […]
Anthony Joshua Beats Ruiz To Reclaim World Heavyweight Titles
British-born Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, beat Mexican-American boxer, Andy Ruiz, to reclaim the Heavyweight World Championship belts he had earlier lost, through a unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia on 7 December 2019. In a shock upset on June 1, 2019, Joshua was beaten by Ruiz, a match that raised questions […]
Joshua Believes He Can Beat Ruiz And Reclaim Belts
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, believes he in now in the right frame of mind to take on world heavy weight champion, Andy Ruiz, and defeat him to reclaim his titles. Joshua suffered a shocking defeat to the Mexican full-figured man in June, recording his first professional career defeat. Ruiz is a master tactician […]
Boxer Lawrence Okolie Adopts New Trainer
After much criticism for his very awkward fighting technique, British boxer, Lawrence Okolie, has adopted a new trainer in a bid to improve his fighting style. Okolie believes that Shane McGuigan is the spark he needs to up his game as he sets his eyes on European champion Yves Ngabu. The boxer had a short amateur […]
Social Media Roundup
Anthony Joshua After his unfortunate loss to Andy Ruiz Jr about a month ago, British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, took out some time to visit his fatherland. The sportsman was in Nigeria this week and stopped by at various locations in Lagos. FaceApp Just some months ago, the 10 years challenge was trending and people all […]
Anthony vs Ruiz: Mexican Rules Out UK Rematch
Unified heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, has ruled out any possible rematch with former champ, Anthony Joshua, in the United Kingdom. Both men have been scheduled to meet in a much awaited rematch bout later this year. However, a venue is yet to be selected for the fight. Ruiz, who defeated Joshua in a riveting show […]
Breaking: Hearn Threatens Ruiz To Agree To Joshua Terms Or Face Lawsuit
Matchroom boxing and Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has threatened unified heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, to agree to a fight in the United Kingdom or face a legal suit. Hearn said the fight contract which Ruiz signed clearly stated that, in the event that Joshua loses the match, like he did, the British boxer has […]
Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, recently embarked on a tour of Lagos, and has been spotted in several locations including the National Stadium in Surulere and Makoko. The British boxer visited the Slum2School initiative located in Makoko, where he spent quality time with the students and residents of the community. Joshua took time to […]
Anthony Joshua’s Career Is Finished, Says Fury
Former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, suffered a shocking heavyweight defeat when he lost all four of his titles to portly contender Andy Ruiz Jr on June 1, at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Joshua went into the fight with a 22 straight win record, 21 of which were knockout victories, and […]
Anthony Joshua Loses All Belts To Andy Ruiz
In one of the saddest moments in heavyweight boxing since the days of Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield, Anthony Joshua fell to Andy Ruiz in his stateside debut at the Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York on Saturday. The 29 year old lost all four belts to the Mexican-American, who has now made history […]
4 Reasons Joshua Lost His Fight To Ruiz
The face of heavyweight boxing received a makeover last weekend as former undefeated world champion, Anthony Joshua, was outclassed by chubby underdog challenger Andy Ruiz. The British fighter was brought down four times by the Mexican, who hatched the perfect plan that made the big man’s tactics look like child’s play before him. Recall that […]
Ruiz Reveals Joshua’s Weakness In The Ring
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Anthony Joshua will defend his three world titles against Andy Ruiz Jr., at Madison Square Garden in New York. Although Ruiz Jr has been largely categorized as the underdog and voted the least favorite to win the fight, the fighter believes he has uncovered Joshua’s secret and will use it […]
Golden Moments In Sports: When Efe Knocked Out Olympic Opponent In First Round
Efe Ajagba was Nigeria’s sole hope of winning a medal in the boxing event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, being the country’s only fighter was a huge weight on the youngster’s shoulders. Efe Vs Nigel Paul In a riveting one round bout, Efe knocked out his Trinidad & Tobago opponent, Nigel Paul, to assert […]
Anthony Joshua Sends Direct Threat To Heavyweight Division
Anthony Joshua has sent a direct threat to the heavyweight fighters who want a shot at his belts, stating that he is ready to take on any challenger who thinks he can survive in a ring with him. The World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Organization (WBO), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization […]
Fury Tells Joshua To Be A Man And Get Out Of Hearn’s Handbag
Linear heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has taken the war of words to a whole new level with his latest shot at the unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. Fury, who is currently in the United States ahead of his clash with underrated German Tom Schwarz on June 15, sent a direct message to Joshua, asking […]