Archives Tag: Boxing

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April 19, 2022

Matchroom boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has urged Dillian Whyte to grab hold of a one time opportunity to face Anthony Joshua in front of 100,000 fans, at the Wembley Stadium on April 13. Whyte had previously refused a fight deal with Joshua, however, Hearn has made a better offer to the fighter for a rematch … Continue reading Eddie Hearn Asks Dillian Whyte to Take Joshua Fight

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April 19, 2022

American boxing heavyweight, Jarrell Miller, has made an offer to fight Anthony Joshua at the Madison Square Garden in May 2019. Miller’s promoter, Dmitry Salita, told Sky Sports that he and his team are awaiting a response from Joshua on the possible next big fight of 2019 in the United States. Unified world heavyweight champion, Joshua, … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Could Face Jarrell Miller in May

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April 19, 2022

2018 was an appreciable year for Nigerians in sports across the globe. And as we come to the end of a successful year in sports, Connect Nigeria takes a quick look at 5 sport persons who distinguished themselves in various sports this year. The first on our list is a Nigerian, who held the world … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Top 5 Sports Persons of 2018

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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

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

Only a handful of boxing fights have ever lived up to the hype that preceded them, and the biggest heavyweight bout of 2017 is one of such fights. A record audience of 90,000 boxing fans gathered at the Wembley Stadium in England to watch Wladimir Klitschko take on a young English boxer who was by … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Anthony Joshua Took A Beating He’ll Never Forget

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SPORTS

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

Boxing experts have been submitting their predictions on who would win the fight, if Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder decided to get in a ring together. For most, the unified world heavyweight champion would undoubtedly defeat Wilder to become the undisputed champion of the world. Others, however, think Wilder will emerge victorious if both men … Continue reading Who Do You Think Would Win – Joshua Or Wilder?

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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

Africa Boxing Union (ABU), Super Lightweight champion, Olaide Fijabi, may miss his title defense bout in Dakar, Senegal, due an injury he sustained while in training on Saturday. The Nigerian, who defeated Tanzanian boxer, Shedrach Ignas Koberto, to claim the title in December last year, was scheduled to meet Abderrazak Houya of Senegal on Saturday, … Continue reading Olaide Fijabi In Bad Shape For Super Lightweight Title Defense

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April 19, 2022

A potential mega-bout between Anthony Joshua and the winner of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s clash on December is the topic on everyone’s lips in world boxing. However, without a sanction by the WBC (World Boxing Council), the title-fight would never happen and, essentially, the winner cannot take the WBC title. Joshua currently holds the … Continue reading WBC Rules In Favor Of Joshua Vs Wilder-Fury Winner

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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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Did You Know? SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Boxing has existed as a sport in North Africa since 4000 BC. Back then, it was known as pugilism — which means sweet science. In the years that followed, the fight sport in which two men wearing tights and protective gloves throw punches at each other in a ring would go on to be one … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Nigerian To Win A Heavyweight Title

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April 19, 2022

Just as many have speculated, Anthony Joshua’s next fight may be against a WBO mandatory challenger. In an interview with Sky Sports, Matchroom promoter, Eddie Hearn, says he believes that Dillian Whyte could be Joshua’s next mandatory challenger. Although Whyte has not been officially acknowledged by the WBO for a title defense bout against Joshua, … Continue reading “Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Will Be Against A WBO Challenger” – Hearn

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