Archives Tag: fight

SPORTS

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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SPORTS

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

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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SPORTS

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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SPORTS

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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SPORTS

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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SPORTS

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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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Undisputed cruiserweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, reveals he wants a chance to face unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. Oleksandr is the first man ever in history to hold all four cruiserweight titles at a time, and he will stake it all down against challenger, Tony Bellew, at the Manchester Arena on November 10. It is not … Continue reading Heavyweight: Oleksandr Usyk Wants A Shot At Joshua

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Another contender, on Saturday night, felt the heat Anthony Joshua brings to the ring and was unable to withstand it, as the champ yet again retained his heavyweight straps. Joshua defeated WBA mandatory challenger, Alexander Povetkin, in a 7-round thrilling fight that proved to be hiss toughest encounter yet. You already know him as the … Continue reading Did You Know Anthony Joshua Was A Bricklayer Before Pro-Boxing?

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SPORTS

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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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua maintains an assured demeanor as his fight with mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin draws close. Joshua will stake his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO belts against Russian strongman, Povetkin on September 22nd. In the face of potential mega-bouts against his heavyweight rivals – Deontay Wilder and fellow Briton, Tyson Fury … Continue reading “My Mind Is On Povetkin” – Joshua

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former world Heavyweight Champion, Lennox Lewis, has called on Anthony Joshua to prove himself the superior warrior amongst the heavyweights in the division. Lewis recalled that he himself also had to walk the career path Joshua is treading right now and the current heavyweight champion must prove himself the best not just in the division … Continue reading Lennox Lewis Urges Anthony Joshua To Prove His Superiority

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SPORTS

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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Movies Nigeria video

April 19, 2022

It is common knowledge that fight scenes in Nollywood movies leave a lot to be desired, but not Spotlyt’s The Castigator. The action scenes look as real as real can be, and compare favourably with a Jackie Chan fight scene. The short film series directed by Spotlyt is acclaimed to contain the best fight scenes … Continue reading Here’s the Best Fight Scene Ever in a Nigerian Film

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