Tag: boxing
No transgender boxing in Olympic competitions , WBF boss says
The President of the World Boxing Federation (WBF), Boris Van Der Vorst, says there is no transgender boxing in Olympic boxing competitions.
Van Der Vorst...
Nigeria dominates inaugural boxing tournament in Lagos
Nigeria stunned the competition at the inaugural World Boxing Council (WBC)-Africa Boxing Union (ABU) amateur championship in Lagos, winning 10 of 11 bouts.
The tournament,...
Boxing day: LG chairman urges youth to tap into innate talents
Epe (Lagos State), Dec. 26, 2024 (NAN) Ms. Surah Animashahun, Chairman, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State has urged youths to tap into...
NiDCOM to work with Nigerian-U.S. boxer to harness talents
Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), said on Thursday that the commission was ready to work with Raphael Igbokwe, a boxing...
Tyson Fury Survives Knockdown to Secure Split Decision Victory Over Ngannou...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - In a thrilling non-title bout that had the boxing world on the edge of their seats, WBC heavyweight world champion...
Saudi Arabia hosts Joshua and Fury’s mega fight
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s epic all-British undisputed fight has finally been confirmed by promoter Eddie Hearn who says it will take place in...
Fury back in the ring for Wilder fight
Tyson Fury made his return to the squared-circle on Wednesday after spending months training in lockdown alongside his wife, Paris.
The Gypsy King showed no...
I need to fight Tyson, Lennox or Bowe, Holyfield Roars
Evander Holyfield has reiterated his wish to face Mike Tyson on his come-back fight, but has also thrown into the mix two other former...
I won’t fight Tyson – AJ
Heavyweight icon Mike Tyson has been the talk of boxing again with promises of a come-back.
But Anthony Joshua, the man currently holding three of...
AJ to venture into business after 8-year transition plan
Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has outlined his plan to “make a transition” into retirement “over the next eight years”.
The Briton turned professional one...
Anthony Joshua sends warning to Deontay Wilder
Anthony Joshua has told Deontay Wilder he is ready for a fight between the heavyweight division’s two major champions.
Joshua regained the IBF, WBA and...
Floyd Mayweather controls pace, defeats Pacquiao by decision
Floyd Mayweather Jr. spent Saturday night doing -- for the most part -- what he's done in the vast majority of his championship bouts...