Tag: Tyson Fury

Michael Isaac April 20, 2021

Ohanaeze Ndigbo: 2023 is our turn, FG admits to facing hard times | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ohanaeze Ndigbo: 2023 is our turn President-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, George Obiozor, has…

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Chinedu Okafor December 14, 2020

#YNaijaSportsAnalysis: Is Anthony Joshua going to accept the biggest fight of his career?

Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, this past weekend, put up another commanding performance, as he dominated his opponent Kubrat Pulev from start to finish. The match would have been…

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Chinedu Okafor November 18, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Anthony Joshua vs Fury fight is one step closer to becoming a reality

For the past two years now, the biggest story surrounding the world of heavyweight boxing has centred around three key players, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, and Nigerians…

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Chinedu Okafor November 16, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Fury/Wilder saga continues, as Wilder accuses Fury of cheating

In February, before the pandemic disrupted sporting events all over the world, we got to bear witness to one of the biggest fights in boxing history, as former WBC champion…

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Chinedu Okafor October 29, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Nigerian-born Efe Ajagba is set to face Tyson Fury for the WBC title

Could all the world heavyweight boxing championship titles be held by a Nigerian? Possibly, following news of Tyson Fury's potential contenders. Tyson Fury and former WBO champion Deontay Wilder were…

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Op-ed Editor February 12, 2019

Olisaeloka Okocha Jr.: A unique cocktail of Rumble in the Jungle is what Nigeria needs now

The World Boxing Council has postponed the purse bid for Deontay Wilder’s rematch with Tyson Fury until February 12th. Meanwhile, despite his promoters booking Wembley Stadium a half year in…

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Chinedu Okafor December 31, 2018

#YNaija2018Review: Serena Williams’ outburst, Tiger Woods return, Luka Modrić ends the Ronaldo/Messi duoploy… See the top 10 sporting moments of 2018

2018, like every other year, has been one of cheers and woes, and in the world of sports, it’s no different. The year 2018 saw its fair share of ups…

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Oludolapo Adelana May 2, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode The former Minister of Aviation, Femi…

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Oludolapo Adelana May 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: MTN sacks 280 staff | Why Workers’ Day celebration was disrupted – Labour minister | More stories

by Dolapo Adelana From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. I will sue Amaechi for accusing me falsely - Fani-Kayode - YNaija Why Workers' Day celebration was disrupted -…

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Oludolapo Adelana 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…

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Oludolapo Adelana October 13, 2016

Tyson Fury voluntarily vacates heavyweight titles

British boxer and World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has voluntarily vacated his WBO and WBA titles with immediate effect to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery, the boxer…

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Azeez October 3, 2016

I was joking about my retirement – Tyson Fury

World Boxing Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury has said he was joking after he had announced his retirement earlier on Monday. Tyson wrote on Twitter, "Hahahaha u think you will get…

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Azeez October 3, 2016

Heavyweight World Champion, Tyson Fury retires from boxing

Heavyweight World Champion, Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing following series of controversies on reports of his positive test for cocaine. “Boxing is the saddest thing I ever…

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Oludolapo Adelana September 23, 2016

Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko heavyweight boxing rematch cancelled

Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title rematch with Wladimir Klitschko has been cancelled for a second time. Fury's management released a statement saying he has been "declared medically unfit to fight".…

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