Niger's Niamey: a hidden place for raising boxing champions. In this boxing ring is 50 year old Abdoul Aziz Ousseïni, alias "Aziz", a former heavyweight boxing champion in Niger, giving instructions to some young boys, whom he recruited from the streets of the Niamey. The new World Boxing Federations (WBF) Super Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola popularly known as Scorpion has received a N6 million car gift from a boxing enthusiast, Abdul-Wahab Adekunle. The much anticipated and the biggest boxing event in Nigeria, GOtv Boxing Night returns December 24, Christmas eve, with headline bouts to thrill Nigerian boxing fans. VICE PRESIDENT, Nigeria Boxing Federation, Azania Omo-Agege, says the federation has began moves to raise funds for the treatment of former boxer Jerry Okorodudu, who recently suffered a stroke . aside after the "The Nigerian Nightmare . Fondly called The President, Ibeabuchi is a former WBC International Heavyweight Champion. . In his latest . "Two amazing Ghanaian boxers just won West African Boxing Union (WABU) Championship titles in Nigeria after performing well on August 21, 2021, under Felachamp Promotions at the Teslim Balogun . INSIDEMAINLAND - The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, as part of his love for promoting talents and sports development, on Thursday, received the two great police officers who recently won 5 boxing Cruiser Weight Champions and Super Middle Weight belts respectively at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja-Lagos. LAGOS (Reuters) - Skipping from one foot to the other in the tropical heat of Lagos, teenage boxer Tijani Abdulazeez dreams of . Usman called for a showdown against Canelo in the build-up to his most recent victory over Colby Covington at UFC 268. Nigeria has produced some very talented boxers over the years, including heavyweights, light heavyweights, cruiserweights, featherweights and flyweights. NBA Champion From Nigerian Descent Visits Biden as the US President Hails his Journey From Nigeria Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 9:18 PM by Yen.com.gh Nii Ayi Ayitey Giannis Antetokounmpo was received by United States President Joe Biden at the White House months after winning the NBA title with Milwaukee Bucks Usman made his first title defense against his longtime opponent, Colby Covington on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245.
Promotion officials today announced that LFA 118 see Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Jaqueline Amorim (4-0) against kickboxing world champion . A Champions League group game where the razzmatazz and excitement drowned out the boos and some apathy of the tournament. President and founder of Royal Boxing Organisation (RBO), Sebastien Pitois has expressed that he will ensure revolution of boxing in . England Under 20 World Cup Hero Set To Switch Allegiance To Nigeria. British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champions, Anthony Joshua will at a point of his career, consider bringing a heavyweight world title fight to Africa. Reigning European champions Chelsea put on a show at Stamford Bridge as they thrashed Juventus 4-0 to go top of Group H and secure their place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.. The ex-Commonwealth boxing champion-turned cleric, Peter Oboh,. List of famous boxers from Nigeria, listed alphabetically with photos of the boxers when available. Nigerian heavyweight Raphael Akpejiori has extended his record to 13 knockouts in 13 victories, all inside two rounds, after targeting a future showdown with Britain's WBC heavyweight champion. The bout card released indicates that Nigeria's Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde, reigning WBF International welterweight champion, will defend his title against Justice "Qwick Action" Addy of Ghana.. According to The Guardian, in 1985, Bash Ali made history as the first cruiserweight boxing champion from the African continent. Champion of tomorrow - Nigerian teen boxer sees glorious future. Nigerian Boxing Federation has been greatly involved in series of National Team competitions as well as international competitions. The six-bout event, slated to hold at the Molade Okoya . "I've used boxing to rescue young people who have been a bit . "All the athletes who participated, gave us an opportunity to objectively select the athletes who were then penciled for training camps. Nigeria's US-based middleweight boxer, Gifted Cole will aim at extending his unbeaten streak when he returns to the squared ropes in a ten . The 34-year-old MMA practitioner has incredible boxing thanks to his developments under coach Trevor Wittman and he believes the time is right for a fight against the 31-year-old Mexican. Colby Covington went off on Kamaru Usman after 'The Nigerian Nightmare' expressed his interest in boxing Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Dick Tiger was a Nigerian-born professional boxer who held the World Middleweight and World Light Heavyweight Championships.Tiger emigrated to Liverpool, Eng. Dick Tiger, Nigerian professional boxer, world middleweight (160 pounds) and light heavyweight (175 pounds) champion during the 1960s. Nigerian Boxing Champion Ike Ibeabuchi Regains Freedom After Being In And Out Of Prison For 20 Years In The US drinokrane 1 year ago 0 0 Former boxing champion Ike Ibeabuchi has been released from a US prison after serving jail time for 20 years. Having dominated Tyron Woodley in March 2019 to become the new welterweight champion, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' was ecstatic to be joined by his compatriot in the elite ranks of UFC kings. Hogan Bassey became the first Nigerian boxer to hold a world championship, when he defeated Cherif Hamia on June 24, 1957, to claim the World Featherweight Title. Tiger learned to box from British military officers stationed in Nigeria.