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Ex-champ Azeez tips Joshua for fight in Nigeria

By Daily Sports Nigeria on October 7, 2025

British-Nigerian boxer Dan Azeez has backed Anthony Joshua to fight in Nigeria, describing it as a fight that would be great for the country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The former Commonwealth champion made the remarks after his emotional homecoming victory at the Chaos in the Ring event held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Independence Day.

Azeez defeated Sulaimon Adeosun by TKO in the fourth round in his first-ever professional fight on Nigerian soil.

Speaking after the bout, an elated Azeez expressed his joy at fighting in his homeland, saying, “Yeah, I did this in Nigeria, it’s nice. I am so happy I did this here.

“I am back in my hometown, in Nigeria, in Lagos. The Mobolaji Johnson Arena looks proper. They shocked me with the setup. I am happy to be back home and get the win.

“Now, it’s time to move on to bigger and better things, whether that will be in Nigeria or the UK or wherever. I am just happy I was able to fight in Nigeria, which means so much to me; it means a lot to me. I would have boxed for free, I swear on my life.”

When asked abo ut the possibility of fellow British-Nigerian heavyweight Joshua fighting in Nigeria, Azeez was enthusiastic.

“It will be great if Joshua fights here in Nigeria, I think he will love to. I think he will fight somewhere in Africa, it will be great if it is in Nigeria,” he stated.

The Chaos in the Ring event, promoted by Amir Khan’s AK Promotions in partnership with Balmoral Group Promotions, was sanctioned by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control.

President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Rafiu Ladipo, hailed the success of the event as a historic moment for Nigerian boxing.

“This event has shown that Nigeria has the infrastructure and the passion to host world-class boxing. We are ready to welcome more international fighters and showcase our country as a premier boxing destination,” Ladipo said.

General Secretary of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Remi Aboderin, added that the board is committed to ensuring more high-profile bouts take place in the country.

“We have proven that we can deliver events of this magnitude. Our doors are open to promoters and fighters who want to be part of Nigeria’s boxing renaissance. The success of this event is just the beginning,” Aboderin stated.

The event was graced by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries, with the main event seeing American cruiserweight Brandon Glanton knock out 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne in the sixth round.

Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group Promotions, Dr Ezekiel Adamu, has revealed plans to stage a major heavyweight title fight in Nigeria in December, and has challenged Nigerian-bred heavyweights, including Moses Itauma, David Adeleye, and Lawrence Okolie, to headline a landmark fight on home soil.

Source Punch Ng

Posted October 7, 2025