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Former world cruiserweight boxing champion Bash Ali has expressed delight at his return to the ring after 21 years, saying he is still fit enough to compete at 69. The boxing legend...... Read more Bash Ali makes legendary ring return today

Former world cruiserweight boxing champion Bash Ali returns to the ring today after 21 years out of action when he faces Prince Bob Alagoro in the main event of “Legendary Ring...... Read more Joshua returned boxing to limelight — Froch

British boxing icon Carl Froch has credited Anthony Joshua with bringing boxing back to the forefront and filling stadiums, acknowledging the former heavyweight champion’s role in captivating mainstream audiences, even as he...... Read more Fearless Energy fuels Africa Knock Out showdown

Fearless Energy took centre stage at the 11th Africa Knock Out martial arts championship in Lagos, powering an evening of high-intensity contests that brought together some of the continent’s most promising fighters....... Read more Islamic Games: Nigeria celebrates boxing, weightlifting medals

Team Nigeria has made a significant impact at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, standing within the top six on the overall medal table, primarily due to an exceptional performance by...... Read more Adeshina reaches boxing final at Islamic Games

Nigeria’s Zainab Adeshina has booked her place in the final of the women’s 51kg boxing category at the ongoing Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia after a hard-fought victory over Algeria’s Fatiha Mansouri...... Read more Team Nigeria gear up for Saudi Boxing Games

The newly elected board members of the Nigeria Boxing Federation have paid a courtesy visit to Team Nigeria at their training camp in De Bentley Hotel, Abuja, as the national boxing team...... Read more Aspinall requires further tests on eye injury in UK

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall requires further tests on his eye after his title defence at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane ended as a no contest. Gane accidentally poked the Briton...... Read more Froch tells Joshua to retire

Former super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch has called on Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing following his brutal knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Froch, who retired at the perfect time...... Read more Anthony Joshua's next opponent? Kingsley Ibeh calls for AJ fight in Nigeria: 'I will definitely knock him out!'

With Anthony Joshua considering a potential comeback fight in Africa, Kingsley Ibeh believes he's the perfect opponent for a showdown in Nigeria; Ibeh, born in Nigeria and based in Arizona, knocked...... Read more Glover to oversee CAHB, IHF election

Israel Adesanya is preparing for a return to the octagon before the end of the year, according to his long-time coach Eugene Bareman, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former UFC middleweight champion...... Read more Ogunsemilore’s story about beating odds – Salami

Shedrack Salami’s documentary on boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore, ‘Beyond Olympic Glory’, has won seven awards so far. The filmmaker talks about the documentary, his other sports interest, the Super Falcons, and more...... Read more Ex-champ Azeez tips Joshua for fight in Nigeria

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...... Read more NBF president hails Itauma, Okolie, others on Nigeria visit

Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Azania Omo-Agege, has commended heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma, former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie, and other Nigerian-heritage boxers for their recent visit to Nigeria....... Read more Boxing Brai Ayanote gym renovated

The iconic Brai Ayonote boxing gym at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, has received a comprehensive renovation that has restored the facility to its former glory, The PUNCH reports The gym, which...... Read more My Nigerian power helps me in the ring – Itauma

British-Nigerian boxer Moses Itauma talks about his heavyweight career, boxing dreams, being Nigerian, writing his own story and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How does it feel to be home...... Read more I’ll be world champion in two years — Odiase

German-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Emanuel Odiase has boldly declared he will become a world champion by 2027, setting an ambitious timeline for his ascent to the top of the division. The 26-year-old, who...... Read more Nwokolo rises to 12th in WBA rankings

Nigerian-American boxer Emeka Nwokolo has climbed to 12th position in the World Boxing Association super welterweight rankings, moving up three spots from his previous 15th position. The 32-year-old Los Angeles-based fighter, who...... Read more Joshua, Paul reach agreement over 2026 bout

Nakisa Bidarian has revealed that Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are still set to fight, despite numerous setbacks. Paul and Joshua were believed to be in advanced talks, with a date pencilled...... Read more Joshua to fight in Nigeria in 2026

Anthony Joshua is set to fulfil his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria after promoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed plans to stage the heavyweight superstar’s first bout in Africa in early 2026....... Read more Young boxers shine at Yucateco Showdown Series

It was yet another opportunity for young boxers to exhibit their skills as the highly anticipated Yucateco Showdown Series took center stage in Imeko Town, Ogun State, on Sunday. The event...... Read more Joshua vs Fury biggest fight in boxing — Hearn

Eddie Hearn has described a potential bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury as the biggest fight in boxing. “It would be a real, real shame if Tyson and AJ never fought....... Read more Usman plots octagon return against UFC 322 winner

Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has set his sights on facing the winner of the upcoming title clash between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Usman returned...... Read more Mike Tyson, Mayweather agree to 2026 exhibition bout

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday. No date or location was given for the bout,...... Read more Joshua on track for January return

Anthony Joshua is on track to return in a comeback fight in early 2026 before a “roll of the dice” blockbuster next summer. After Joshua’s loss to Daniel Dubois last September, a...... Read more