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Joshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plans

Kristian Prenga and Mariusz Wach have both vowed to derail the long-awaited showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, insisting they intend to spoil the party before the British rivals can...... Read more Alalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fight

Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh has said the blockbuster heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could still be staged at Wembley Stadium, but only if British authorities agree to a later-than-usual...... Read more Durodola gets 45th KO win at National Stadium

eteran cruiserweight, Olanrewaju “God’s Power” Durodola, underlined his world-title credentials with a devastating first-round knockout of Sadiq Akano, headlining another edition of the Prizefighting.tv Boxing Classic at the National Stadium, Surulere. The...... Read more Portable, Charles Okocha set for rematch July 31

Street artiste, Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus, and his celebrity boxing rival, Charles Okocha, are set for a rematch on July 31 after their press conference for Chaos in the Ring 4 descended into...... Read more I don’t want to end my career with losses — Adesanya

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has declared that he has no intention of walking away from the sport on the back of a losing streak, insisting that pride and a belief...... Read more Oshoba, Ibeabuchi, Esepo lead 2026 FGM award nominees

Nigerian boxers Elizabeth Oshoba, Ike Ibeabuchi and Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje lead the list of nominees for the 2026 Fight Gist Media Boxing Awards, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026,...... Read more Joshua warns Prenga ahead July 25 bout

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has fired back at Kristian Prenga’s pre-fight predictions, telling the Albanian heavyweight that he is simply digging his own grave ahead of their July 25 bout in Jeddah,...... Read more Joshua open to Itauma fight

British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has declared he would be fully open to fighting fellow British-Nigerian Moses Itauma once he has navigated his next two bouts, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking in an interview with...... Read more Joshua hints at MMA crossover

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has expressed interest in testing himself in mixed martial arts, saying he would like to see more boxers cross over into other combat sports after years...... Read more Joshua opponent Prenga aims to ruin Fury fight

Kristian Prenga, the Albanian heavyweight set to face Anthony Joshua in Riyadh on July 25, says he intends to wreck the anticipated mega-fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury by knocking out the...... Read more Joshua, Fury in contract stalemate

The much-anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury remains unsigned despite weeks of public posturing, renewed ringside confrontations and declarations from all sides that a deal is close. According to BBC...... Read more Itauma unfazed by Usyk threat

Moses Itauma says he would relish a fight with unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk but believes the Ukrainian’s reluctance to face him makes a showdown unlikely before Usyk retires. The 21-year-old British...... Read more Adeshina to headline PFL Africa Lagos debut

Nigeria’s Wasi Adeshina will headline the Professional Fighters League’s first event on Nigerian soil when PFL Africa makes its Lagos debut on June 13, 2026. Adeshina, known as “The Nigerian Jaguar” and...... Read more Joshua, Fury must not lose next fight – Hearn

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has warned that the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will be called off if either fighter loses their next bout, describing the stakes around...... Read more NBF Pro targets better pay for boxers – Omo-Agege

The newly appointed chairman of the Nigeria Boxing Federation’s pro-boxing committee, Azania Omo-Agege, has outlined plans to improve the earnings of Nigerian professional boxers by attracting credible promoters who can build...... Read more Portable challenges Davido, Zlatan after Carter Efe defeat

Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus has challenged musicians Davido and Zlatan Ibile to celebrity boxing bouts following his unanimous decision defeat to skit maker Carter Efe at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event...... Read more Joshua’s former trainer predicts KO against Fury

Robert Garcia, who trained Anthony Joshua for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, has predicted that Joshua will knock Tyson Fury out cold in their anticipated heavyweight showdown, provided the British fighter...... Read more Portable blames huge gambles for Carter Efe defeat

Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus has claimed his defeat to Carter Efe at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event in Lagos was engineered to protect organisers from paying out billions of naira wagered...... Read more Hearn labels Joshua’s boxing return ultimate comeback

Anthony Joshua has been hailed by Eddie Hearn ahead of his return to the boxing ring. The former heavyweight world champion is set to make his comeback in July. His return will...... Read more Portable, Efe trade words ahead Chaos in the Ring

Social media stars Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and Carter Efe traded fresh threats ahead of their celebrity boxing bout at Chaos in the Ring 4, as the main event fighters Ezra Arenyeka...... Read more Boxers deliver perfect punches at LBHF monthly showdown

The April edition of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame monthly boxing tournament produced thrilling contests at the Agege Stadium, with Juwon Fatade and Julius Bossinu delivering flawless victories to headline the...... Read more NBF Appoints Omo-Agege Chairman Pro-boxing Commitee

The Nigeria Boxing Federation has ratified the appointment of Mr Azania Omo-Agege as chairman of its pro-boxing committee. Omo-Agege previously served as vice president of the federation and later assumed the...... Read more Why I dumped athletics for WWE – Oba Femi

Nigerian professional wrestler and former shot putter, Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi in World Wrestling Entertainment, has opened up about his transition from an Olympic medal hopeful to a...... Read more Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje beats Sojar Boy after 10 rounds to claim WBA Africa title

Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje defeated Tosin ‘Sojar Boy’ Osaigbovo by unanimous decision on Sunday to win the WBA Africa lightweight title. The match took place at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, and...... Read more Core Afrique stages first NBF-sanctioned pro event

History was made at the weekend as the Nigeria Boxing Federation sanctioned its first professional boxing event in Lagos. The six-fight card, staged by Core Afrique Boxing Promotions at Argon Sports Centre...... Read more