Rising Canadian boxing star Christian Mbilli will face seasoned Polish contender Maciej Sulęcki on June 27 at the Centre Vidéotron in Québec City, in a high-stakes bout for the interim WBC super middleweight title. The fight could serve as a pivotal moment in Mbilli’s career, bringing him one step closer to a dream showdown with […]
Accessbet website is one of the most popular platforms available for users in Nigeria to place bets on sports events. This site is able to provide users with thousands of events daily, where they can use their sports knowledge to secure winnings. It has been popular among bettors for having an extensive range of options […]
In the diverse tapestry of Kenyan sports, where the long strides of marathon runners have dominated the landscape, a different kind of athletic endeavor is becoming prominent -boxing. Once overshadowed by the global acclaim of Kenyan runners, boxing is now carving its path, emerging from the savannahs to the rings, captivating a nation known for […]
Very many Nigerians feel a sense of kinship with Anthony Joshua, the current IBO, WBO, WBA and IBF champion. Although born to Nigerian parents, A.J, at best, has been dubbed British by global media or British-Nigerian at best, which could very well leave Samuel Peter the last thoroughbred Nigerian to lift a heavyweight boxing title. […]
The legendary Ghanaian boxer, Alfred Kotey has been reported dead in the United States (US) after battling a short illness. He was said to have suffered a stroke in the midst of some complications and eventually had to be placed on life support. Ghana Boxing Authority, Secretary General, Patrick Johnson confirmed Kotey’s demise. “Kotey had […]
Conor McGregor has pledged one million euros worth of personal protective equipment for hospitals in Ireland. In a private twitter exchange with Irish Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, published by McGregor, the UFC star said he planned to buy the equipment on Wednesday before distributing it around hospitals in Dublin. READ ALSO: Pep Guardiola donates […]
Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after he was knocked out during his bout with Charles Conwell on Saturday night in Chicago. Day, 27, succumbed to a traumatic brain injury he suffered that night, according to a statement from his promoter, Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment. READ ALSO Lazio handed partial stadium ban over […]
former heavy weight champion, Tyson Fury takes on Wallin on Saturday night. The annual Sin City fight held on Mexican Independence Day weekend, will see Wallin, 28, who has 20 wins from 20 fights and Fury a 1-25 bookies’ favorite. “I don’t underestimate anybody, I will respect everyone,” “I will train for a man like […]
Nigerian-born female boxer Helen Joseph, popularly known as “The Iron Lady”, has challenged her counterparts in the United States to a fight, saying she is ready to knock out her competition. The former IBF champion in the featherweight division said during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Consul General in New York, Mr Benayaogha Okoyen, […]
Nigerian songstress, Chidinma is still on the tide of sharing the things she wants in her man, and her latest is having the ability to fight. According to Chidinma, she can’t marry a man who can’t fight because she needs to be able to say ‘my husband will fcuk you up’ with confidence. She wrote, This […]
Boxing risks being thrown out of the Olympics unless the sport’s ruling body addresses “grave” concerns regarding its governance, the International Olympic Committee executive board said. A strongly worded IOC statement on Wednesday warned that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) must tackle governance issues at its upcoming congress or it could face sanctions. “The Executive […]
Another heavyweight fight for the ages, and what a night at the national football stadium as Anthony Joshua beats Povetkin to retain his three world heavyweight titles. Twenty-two fights, 22 victories. Afterwards Joshua identified his ideal next three fights. “In order, I’d like Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and then Dillian Whyte,” said the 28-year-old, who retained his WBO, […]
King David release a brand new song, AJ Bomaye, and video in honor of the undisputed heavyweight Champion of the world Anthony Joshua, not many artist would do this, we only hear of people makings songs of people when they pass away, but this is another way to see, that when we lift up others and celebrate others, […]
Egyptian and Mediterranean Lightweight Champion, Abdulrahim Ahmed, has vowed to defeat Nigeria’s Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph when they clash for the African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title fight at GOtv Boxing Night 13 on December 26. The event, which holds at Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, will feature seven bouts. Speaking from his base […]
Nigerian-born Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua delivered one of the great nights in British boxing history by stopping Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round to be crowned IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion. He staged the feat in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, reported Reuters. The unbeaten home favourite earned […]
Pacquiao to spend $4m on entourage Manny Pacquiao will spend a whopping $4million (£2.6m) on tickets for his huge entourage for Saturday’s fight against Floyd Mayweather. With tickets for the $300m showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at a premium, the Filipino will fork out millions to ensure his 900-strong entourage are in […]
It’s by now well-worn territory that Mayweather-Pacquiao is raining money down for the fighters, the promoters, and Las Vegas in general. It’s also has been reported that sponsorship alone has pulled in over $13 million, by far a new record. The lead sponsor for the fight is Tecate, which put in a $5.6 million bid […]
Floyd Mayweather has made the bold claim that he is the best boxer of all time. Ali is generally considered the greatest fighter to ever step between the ropes, but Mayweather, preparing for his much-anticipated showdown with Manny Pacquiao on May 2, revealed thus: “No one can ever brainwash me to make me believe that […]
Much has changed since boxing fans last saw Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin in the ring 12 months ago. For starters, the 31-year-old Quillin no longer has his WBO middleweight title. Due to boxing politics and what many would deem a poor business decision, the undefeated New Yorker passed on a chance to defend his title […]
The richest fight in boxing history is getting richer by the day, as new estimates show Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s payoff for fighting Manny Pacquiao could be $180 million. Pacquiao gets the short end of the purse, but even that is expected to be well over $100 million by the time everything is tallied up. Five […]