Three Nigerian boxers advance to last four in Ghana
Nigeria’s boxing contenders, Zainab Adeshina, Ifeanyi Onyekwere and Shukurah Kareem have secured spots in the semi-finals of their respective weight categories at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. The thrilling...... Read moreMoment Nigerian footballer, Osayi-Samuel defends teammates against pitch invaders
Nigerian defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays for Turkish club, Fenerbahçe, was seen knocking a violent pitch invader to the ground during a chaotic on-pitch brawl on Sunday night. Tension escalated at...... Read moreJoshua rises in Ring Magazine heavyweight rankings
Anthony Joshua has climbed up Ring Magazine’s rankings after his devastating victory over Francis Ngannou. AJ wasted no time in the ring against the MMA superstar as he secured a brutal...... Read moreAfrican Games: Mbata, Oraekwe reach boxing semis
Two female Nigerian boxers Patricia Mbata (70-75kg) and Blessing Oraekwe (66-70kg) are through to the semi-finals of their event at the ongoing 2023 African Games in Ghana after being drawn bye, PUNCH...... Read moreI need medical checkups after Joshua KO – Ngannou
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says he will undergo more medical checkups after suffering a brutal Anthony Joshua knockout on March 9, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua was...... Read moreOlympic qualifiers: 68 African boxers crash out in Italy
Africa’s quest for a Paris Olympics spot at the qualifiers held in Busto-Arsizio, Italy ended on a sour note with all the 68 boxers failing to earn one of the 49 available...... Read moreBoxing legend, Muhammad Ali to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
Boxing legend, late Muhammad Ali, famously known as “The Greatest,” will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 ahead of this year’s WrestleMania festivities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...... Read moreJoshua did what Fury couldn’t do – Ngannou
Francis Ngannou elicited laughter after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua Friday in their heavyweight bout when a reporter asked if that was the hardest he’s been hit. “In fact, I didn’t...... Read moreOlympic qualifiers: Two Nigerian boxers advance to last 16
Two Nigerian boxers, Patricia Mbata and Shukurah Kareem have advanced to the round of 16 at the ongoing World Olympic Qualifiers in Busto Arsizio, Italy, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. For Nigeria, Africa middleweight silver...... Read moreRapper Drake loses $615,000 bet on Joshua vs Ngannou fight
Canadian International rapper, Drake, has lost a massive $615,000 bet after Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in their much-hyped heavyweight showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria...... Read moreKnockout Chaos roundup: Joshua KOs Ngannou, Parker claims WBO interim title
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou headlined the Knockout Chaos card on Friday night. Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua, battled the Cameroonian, who knocked down Fury last October. The card had...... Read moreJoshua vs Ngannou: Fans held spellbound as fighters clash in Riyadh
In what will be a fourth clash in sports between Nigeria and Cameroon in 2024, British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua is set to battle the formidable Cameroonian-born Francis Ngannou on the main event...... Read moreOlowu vows to return stronger after KO loss
Nigerian boxer, Taiwo Olowu, has promised fans he will return stronger after suffering a devastating first-round knockout loss to Russian Khuseyn Baysangurov at the IBA Champions’ Night in Sochi, Russia on Monday,...... Read moreFury, Joshua ‘cross paths’ in Saudi
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday before the latter’s heavyweight fight with Francis Ngannou on Friday. The Britons have rarely crossed paths despite their long-running rivalry. Fury...... Read moreBad things will happen to Joshua – Ngannou trainer
Francis Ngannou’s trainer Dewey Cooper has fired a warning to Anthony Joshua ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight boxing clash on Friday night in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion,...... Read moreKnockouts galore at AKO Championship 3
The third African Knockout Championship held at the SOL Beach by Box Mall in Oniru, Lagos on Saturday delivered amazing performances with the main event of the night ending in just two...... Read moreJoshua boasts: I’ll KO Ngannou
Anthony Joshua has vowed to “make a statement” and deliver a knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in Friday’s crossover super-fight in Saudi Arabia. Joshua is currently on a three-fight winning streak and...... Read moreAzeez, Idowu shine at amateur boxing tourney
Two young Nigerian boxers, Tijani Azeez and Mistura Idowu, both won best boxer awards at De Lads Boxing Promotions Grassroots Amateur Boxing Championships held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos...... Read moreBoxing: Battle of The Ages holds in Lagos
Boxing fans are in for a treat as the Battle of the Ages Six boxing event takes place on Sunday at the Molade Okoya Thomas Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos....... Read moreBoxing: Thrills and frills on ‘Judgment Day’
It was a night of decision wins at the indoor sports hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos as boxing enthusiasts witnessed an electrifying showcase of skills and determination at the...... Read moreJoshua backed to beat Ngannou
Anthony Joshua will knock out Francis Ngannou and force a showdown with Tyson Fury, says sparring partner Jeamie TKV. TKV hasn’t just had a ringside seat to watch Joshua’s preparations for...... Read moreMinistry partners Yucateco to develop boxing in Nigeria
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has expressed the Ministry’s readiness to partner with the Yucateco boxing promotions, organizers of the Yucateco Boxing League to develop boxing in Nigeria Enoh...... Read moreJoshua in ‘spectacular’ shape ahead Ngannou clash
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn insists the former world champion is in ‘spectacular’ shape ahead of his fight with Francis Ngannou. Joshua and Ngannou will face each other in Saudi Arabia on...... Read moreAdesanya’s coach confirms UFC comeback
Israel Adesanya’s coach, Eugene Bareman, has revealed that the Nigerian-born fighter is ready for a return to the Octagon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former middleweight champion hasn’t fought since his unanimous decision...... Read moreJoshua ready for huge fight – Hearn
Eddie Hearn has claimed Anthony Joshua is ready to step in if Tyson Fury’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk suffers yet another setback. The bout between the pair had been due to take...... Read more