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DuBoef tips potential Joshua vs Fury fight to bring Britain to a halt

DuBoef tips potential Joshua vs Fury fight to bring Britain to a halt

Top Rank president Todd DuBoef believes a heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury would stop Britain in its tracks, even if no world titles were at stake, Afrosport reports. The potential fight, which could generate over $300 million in revenue, remains one of the most awaited boxing matchups even though both fighters lost their most recent bouts. Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk in two...

Gateway Games 2024: Anthony Joshua to light Unity Torch, bags Sports Ambassadorial role in Ogun State

Gateway Games 2024: Anthony Joshua to light Unity Torch, bags Sports Ambassadorial role in Ogun State

Two-time World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua will light the traditional Unity touch to signal the commencement of the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in May 2025, Afrosport reports. The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun made this known on Monday in Abeokuta when he played host to the British-born boxer who is heritage originates from the state. Governor Abiodun who described the pugilist as a...

Year in Review: Biggest battles and the undisputed champions of boxing in 2024

Year in Review: Biggest battles and the undisputed champions of boxing in 2024

Lovers of boxing were served with some of the biggest fights in the sport with amazing bouts in 2024. Some of the noteworthy moments include undisputed bouts in both the heavyweight and light-heavyweight categories, an exhibition fight between an MMA star and a two-time heavyweight champion, as well as an all-British affair at Wembley. With an array of impeccable fights on display this year, Afrosport takes...

Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois: All you need to know about the IBF heavyweight title bout

IBF sets April 2025 deadline date for ‘Dubois v Joshua’ heavyweight title rematch

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has set a date in April next year for any possible rematch between current heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua, Afrosport reports. The IBF revealed that any potential rematch for the title bout must happen by April 22, 2025, according to the boxing federation’s rules. Dubois secured a knockout win over Joshua at Wembley Stadium last month, with...

Boxing: Dubois knocks out Joshua at Wembley Stadium to retain IBF heavyweight title

Boxing: Dubois knocks out Joshua at Wembley Stadium to retain IBF heavyweight title

The much-talked about all-British IBF heavyweight world title bout between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium ended with the latter retaining his title with a knockout victory on Saturday. Dubois, 27, dropped Joshua multiple times but the most potent one came in the fifth round, which ended the fight as he roared to victory in front of 96,000 cheering fans at the iconic...