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Boxing: Anthony Joshua targets September return

Anglo-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is looking forward to a return to the ring and has hinted about a potential fight at Wembley in September 2024. The two-time world heavyweight champion stopped Francis Ngannou in his last fight in March, knocking him out in the second round. Boxing promotion company, Matchroom is planning an event at Wembley and Joshua said it would be in September. The...

Francis Ngannou mourns loss of 15-month-old son Kobe

In a sad turn of events, former UFC champion Francis Ngannou has confirmed the death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe. The Cameroonian MMA star turned boxer revealed the news of his son's passing via a social media post on Monday night. The post read: "Too soon to leave but yet he's gone. "My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now,...

‘Cameroon pepper well served’ – Nigerians react to Ngannou’s KO loss to Joshua

‘Cameroon pepper well served’ – Nigerians react to Ngannou’s KO loss to Joshua

Anthony Joshua's knockout win over Francis Ngannou in a 10-round heavyweight fight has continued to generate reactions on social media. The former heavyweight champion of Nigerian roots made light work of his Cameroonian opponent with a brutal knockout that left him unconscious in the second round. The victory puts Joshua in leading position to contest for a heavyweight title but Nigerians are more satisfied as they...

Ngannou sends message to fans after defeat to Joshua

Ngannou sends message to fans after defeat to Joshua

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has sent an apology to his fans after he suffered a knock-out loss to Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight boxing fight. Joshua floored the Cameroonian star twice at the Kingdom Arena before landing a knockout blow in the second round of the contest. Friday's fight was Ngannou's second boxing bout after he made his debut in the sport against Tyson...

Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua: Another battle of Cameroon vs Nigeria?

Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua: Another battle of Cameroon vs Nigeria?

Cameroon and Nigeria will rekindle rivalry again for the third time in 2024 when Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou square-off in a 10-round heavyweight boxing fight. The fight in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh would be Ngannou's second professional boxing fight after making his debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023. Joshua, on the other hand, is a former unified WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight...