Bash Ali Assures Nigerians That He Is Fit
On Wednesday, 20th March, Bash Ali announced a possible Guinness Book of World Record fight for the last Saturday of June, 2019. The IBF Cruiserweight champion will be taking on a yet-to-be-decided contender, in a bid to make history as the oldest boxer to fight to retain a world title. Ali revealed this in an exclusive […]
Bash Ali’s Return To Boxing: Yay Or Nay?
Former IBF Cruiserweight champion, Bash Ali, has planned an imminent comeback to the world of boxing with a Guinness Book of World record worthy title fight tentatively fixed for the Saturday, 29th June 2019. Ali has been away from active boxing for 12 years. However, the boxer has since been working on a plan to […]
Nigerians In Sports: Larry Ekundayo Retains IBF Title
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 […]
Joshua May Face Fury Soon As WBC Sanctions Wilder-Fury Rematch
Since they thrilled the boxing heavyweight world with their memorable fight on December 1, 2018, boxing fans around the world have been itching for a rematch between heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Wilder, who currently holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) title, sent Fury hitting the canvas twice in the 12-round encounter. However, […]
What’s Next For Joshua After Wilder & Fury Draw?
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 […]
Joshua’s Undisputed Bout May Happen In 2019
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 […]
WBC Rules In Favor Of Joshua Vs Wilder-Fury Winner
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 […]
Why Tyson Fury And Deontay Wilder Want To Fight Anthony Joshua
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 […]
“Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Will Be Against A WBO Challenger” – Hearn
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, […]
“It’s Time To Put On A Performance” – Anthony Joshua
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 […]
Golden Moments In Sports: Rio 2016 Olympics – D’Tigers Defeated Croatia
Who would have thought Africa’s Champions would pull a tournament upset and defeat Croatia to win their first match of the Rio 2016 Olympics, but they did —more-so in grand style. Surprise The Croatians had won two of their previous three games, and to the rest of the world it was only natural that the […]
“My Mind Is On Povetkin” – Joshua
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 […]