The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has expressed deep condolences to Anthony Joshua over the recent accident involving his vehicle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in death of two persons. He also described the fire incident at the Balogun market which claimed many lives and destroyed property as devastating and called on the […]
According to Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury’s summer fight with him will take place “in July.” The Gypsy King was interacting with Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, who is assisting in the promotion of the ‘Tribute to the Kings’ pay-per-view event in June. Chavez, 58, asked Fury, 32, if he was ‘getting ready for a […]
London – British world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed financial terms for a two-fight deal, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Wednesday. The discussions over an undisputed world heavyweight title showdown between the two fighters began in early May and they have now agreed on initial terms for two encounters. Joshua holds […]
Dereck Chisora has revealed his ambition to fight WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and warned his compatriot he was ready to ‘declare war’. The 36-year-old was due to fight Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk on May 23 before its suspension amid the coronavirus shutdown, while AJ is lined up to face veteran […]
Benin – A former national light-heavyweight boxing champion, Isaac Ikhouria, has congratulated the Nigerian born British boxer, Anthony Joshua for defeating Mexican boxer, Andy Ruiz to reclaim his world heavyweight titles. Ikhouria disclosed this while speaking on Sunday in Benin. “Nobody had expected Joshua loosing to him back then in June, I’m happy he has […]
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ( NIDCOM) has congratulated Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi-Joshua, for defeating his opponent Andy Ruiz Jr in Saturday’s World Heavyweight Boxing fight in Saudi Arabia, thus reclaiming his World Heavyweight titles. Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation in a statement by NIDCOM’s Head ofMedia and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on […]
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 […]