Tag: boxing
Naira Depreciates to ₦1,620/$ at the Black Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. ...
#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Fury/Wilder saga continues, as Wilder accuses Fury of cheating
In February, before the pandemic disrupted sporting events all over the world, we got to bear witness to one of ...
Turn on the fireworks! Anthony Joshua accepts the Tyson Fury challenge
From the moment televised sports became a thing, boxing has held as much excitement and anticipation as any other sports ...
For the first time in his career, Anthony Joshua could lose it all
The man who claims to have a heart that rivals 10 lions has promised to hand Anthony Joshua his first ...
Brace yourselves, Anthony Joshua is ready to fight either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder
It has been a big and exciting year for the boxing world following three of the game’s biggest heavyweight names, ...
Playboy boxer, Mayweather hints at possible fight with undefeated UFC Featherweight champion
California-based news website, TMZ caught up with Floyd Money Mayweather and he had some interesting things to say. Asked about ...
With Anthony Joshua and Povetkin both having good records, who wins the fight today?
On September 22, 2018 (today), 28-year-old, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua faces off against 38-year-old, Soviet boxer, Alexander Povetkin in front ...
Amosun spent millions to go ‘famz’ Anthony Joshua meanwhile Ogun state is suffering
It is like wherever Anthony Joshua goes, the sycophantic government of Ogun state is sure to follow. The culture of ...
That Anthony Joshua is a misogynist should not really surprise you
When did you first hear of Anthony Joshua? Were you like the vast majority of Nigerians who stumbled on him ...
Opinion: Mayweather proves we really are all just savage
by Nimi Princewill It hasn’t been long since a lot of us finally got our lives back—after enduring the massive ...
Catch the Money Fight live on DStv Premium
The greatest fight in history is here! The world boxing champion, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jnr and the World mixed martial ...
Why I am disappointed that Klitschko retired – Anthony Joshua
World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said he was disappointed to hear that Wladimir Klitschko was retiring from boxing. Joshua ...
Anthony Joshua hoping to land a rematch with Klitschko
Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is hoping to get a rematch with Vladimir Klitschko in Las Vegas, The Sun reports. ...
Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi set to make professional boxing debut
Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi will make his professional boxing debut this July. The 24-year-old just signed for Matchroom Boxing in ...
Anthony Joshua could start earning more than Floyd Mayweather
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua seems to be the most humble heavyweight champion today. Since knocking out Wladimir Klitschko ...
[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode receives four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield
Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode welcomed four time American heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield to Lagos Wednesday morning. The world heavyweight ...
I will fight Anthony Joshua in 2018 – Fury
World heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has claimed that the Wembley Stadium has been booked for a fight between himself and ...
Ololade Ajekigbe: Anthony Joshua- Once a prophet without honour
Familiarity breeds contempt. We tend to despise and underrate that which is readily available to us. This is the summary ...
FG congratulates World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated ...
I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury
by Dolapo Adelana Former World Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury on Monday said he could beat the current champ, Anthony Joshua with ...
Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)
Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, ...
How Nigerian boxing officials rejected Anthony Joshua “because he was not good enough”
A former boxing champion, Jeremiah Okorodudu has World Champion, Anthony Joshua who defeated Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday was rejected by ...
Boxing: Joshua vs Klitschko
by Simon Utsu I’m a bigger fan of boxing than I am of football. Can’t wait for the biggest ...
FG declares Dec. 26, 27, and Jan. 2, 2017 public holidays
The Federal Government on Wednesday declared December 26, 27, 2016 and January 2, 2017 as public holidays to celebrate the ...
Pacquiao wins WBO title
Manny Pacquiao secured victory via a unanimous decision to reclaim the WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday ...
I was joking about my retirement – Tyson Fury
World Boxing Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury has said he was joking after he had announced his retirement earlier on Monday. ...
Heavyweight World Champion, Tyson Fury retires from boxing
Heavyweight World Champion, Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing following series of controversies on reports of his positive ...
How Scottish boxer, Mike Towell died after sustaining injuries during bout
25-year-old Scottish boxer, Mike Towell has been reported dead on Saturday after sustaining serious injuries in a bout. Towell was ...
Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko heavyweight boxing rematch cancelled
Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight title rematch with Wladimir Klitschko has been cancelled for a second time. Fury’s management released a ...
#RioOlympics: Boxer, Efe Ajagba crashes out in quarterfinals
Nigeria’s only boxer at the ongoing Rio 2016 Olympics Efe Ajagba has crashed out of the Games. The 22-year-old who was ...
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