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February 25, 2019

For the first time in his career, Anthony Joshua could lose it all

The man who claims to have a heart that rivals 10 lions has promised to hand Anthony Joshua his first pro boxing loss. Following a failed attempt to pit IBF, WBO, and WBA champion Anthony Joshua against WBC champion Donetay Wilder, for the fight of the century, Jarrell Miller aka Big Baby Miller was awarded... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Brace yourselves, Anthony Joshua is ready to fight either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder

It has been a big and exciting year for the boxing world following three of the game’s biggest heavyweight names, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, all being involved in a title match this year. The Staples Center in Los Angeles hosted the Fury/Wilder fight last weekend and in a controversial decision, the match... Read More
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October 18, 2018

Playboy boxer, Mayweather hints at possible fight with undefeated UFC Featherweight champion

California-based news website, TMZ caught up with Floyd Money Mayweather and he had some interesting things to say. Asked about his plans going forward, he stated that he wouldn’t mind a rematch with Conor McGregor. When asked about Khabib, and if he was interested in a fight, he stated that he very much was, claiming... Read More
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September 22, 2018

With Anthony Joshua and Povetkin both having good records, who wins the fight today?

On September 22, 2018 (today), 28-year-old, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua faces off against 38-year-old, Soviet boxer, Alexander Povetkin in front of ninety thousand spectators at Wembley stadium, for a world championship unification bout. Eight years ago, the Brit boxer began his professional career and ever since then he has been on a stellar rise, fighting... Read More
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April 4, 2018

Amosun spent millions to go ‘famz’ Anthony Joshua meanwhile Ogun state is suffering

It is like wherever Anthony Joshua goes, the sycophantic government of Ogun state is sure to follow. The culture of sycophancy and misplacement of priorities is a multi billion naira industry in Nigeria. Among Nigerian political office holders, it’s a prerequisite that is handsomely rewarded in subordinates and colleagues. This culture of ass-kissing has crippled... Read More
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August 19, 2017

Why I am disappointed that Klitschko retired – Anthony Joshua

World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said he was disappointed to hear that Wladimir Klitschko was retiring from boxing. Joshua had hoped to fight Klitschko again on November 11, after defeating him in April this year. According to BBC, Joshua however said he knew Klitschko wouldn’t fight again. “He was saying how obsessed he was... Read More
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July 3, 2017

Anthony Joshua hoping to land a rematch with Klitschko

Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is hoping to get a rematch with Vladimir Klitschko in Las Vegas, The Sun reports. Joshua had defeated Klitschko in the 11th round in April after initially being knocked out earlier. Joshua says Klitschko still needs some persuading to take the rematch. Speaking to Sky Sports, the British-born  Nigerian fighter... Read More
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June 21, 2017

Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi set to make professional boxing debut

Ghanaian-British Olympic bronze medalist Joshua Buatsi will make his professional boxing debut this July. The 24-year-old just signed for Matchroom Boxing in a paid fight that will take place next month in a packed hall at The O2. The Ghanaian-born British boxer is in the light heavyweight division and is said to be managed by world heavyweight champion... Read More
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June 16, 2017

Anthony Joshua could start earning more than Floyd Mayweather

by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua seems to be the most humble heavyweight champion today. Since knocking out Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley in April, the IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight titles holder has been taking things easy since his historic match but he did take out time to respond to the ‘Mayweather challenge.’ Retired boxing champ Floyd... Read More
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May 24, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode receives four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield

Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode welcomed four time American heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield to Lagos Wednesday morning. The world heavyweight boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield is set to feature in a highly anticipated novelty boxing match that will put him in the ring with former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ambode said the visit... Read More
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May 8, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: Anthony Joshua- Once a prophet without honour

Familiarity breeds contempt. We tend to despise and underrate that which is readily available to us. This is the summary of the history of new world heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua with Nigeria, his parent’s country of birth. Since the young man gained more prominence following his latest and biggest title win yet, after defeating... Read More
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May 2, 2017

FG congratulates World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified World Heavyweight Champion. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is proud to be associated with... Read More
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May 2, 2017

I could defeat Anthony Joshua with one arm behind my back – Tyson Fury

by Dolapo Adelana Former World Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury on Monday said he could beat the current champ, Anthony Joshua with “one arm tied behind my back”. Shortly after his 11th-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko at London’s Wembley on Saturday, Joshua ‘called out’ fellow British heavyweight Fury by saying, “Fury, where are you at, baby?” In... Read More
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April 30, 2017

Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, Joshua eating Pounded Yam, Eba and Egusi is the secret of success. [Read Also: ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT KLITSCHKO TO WIN WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE] He added that he would love to give back to Nigeria if given... Read More
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April 30, 2017

How Nigerian boxing officials rejected Anthony Joshua “because he was not good enough”

A former boxing champion, Jeremiah Okorodudu has World Champion, Anthony Joshua who defeated Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday was rejected by Nigerian boxing officials in 2007. Okorodudu told UK Sun that Joshua wanted to fight for Nigeria at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. “Joshua was in Nigeria once to connect with his roots and I think that... Read More
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October 1, 2016

How Scottish boxer, Mike Towell died after sustaining injuries during bout

25-year-old Scottish boxer, Mike Towell has been reported dead on Saturday after sustaining serious injuries in a bout. Towell was brought down in the fifth round during a fight against Dale Evans on Thursday night at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow. He was subsequently taken to Queen Elizabeth university hospital, where he later died. Towell’s partner, Chloe... Read More
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