3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (317+ words) Former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has expressed openness to competing on the UFC White House card in June but insists he wants real mixed martial arts fans in attendance, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian-born New Zealand resident, who…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (584+ words) KSI | Yahoo News YouTube star-turned-boxer KSI " real name Olajide Olatunji " has officially announced he is done with boxing, confirming that he will not face longtime rival Jake Paul in the ring. KSI, one of the pioneers of influencer boxing, first…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (449+ words) UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has ruled out a move to boxing after his mixed martial arts career ends, insisting his legacy will be completed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (406+ words) For the first time ever, lovers of combat sports in Abia State were on Saturday night thrilled by intense and entertaining bouts as professional male and female Mixed Martial Arts athletes converged on Umuahia for the maiden Abia State and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (513+ words) A file copy of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has played down the pressure of the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after the Super Eagles rounded up Group C with a 3-1 victory over Uganda…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (228+ words) L-R: Yahuzah, Usman and Madani during the AKO12 face-off Top-tier martial arts action will light up Lagos on Tuesday as the African Knockout Championship hosts its 12th edition, featuring nine blockbuster bouts at the Landmark Event Centre. The all-night fight card will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (648+ words) The PUNCH journalist, Peter Akinbo. | Credit: Peter Akinbo. Peter Akinbo recently won the 2025 Diamond Awards for Media Excellence in the Sports Writing category. He spoke with FAITH AJAYI about his career and the making of his award-winning story Take us…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (300+ words) The trio of Tobiloba "Smiling Assassin" Ijomoni, Sadiq "Happy Boy" Adeleke and Saddam "Baby Boxer" Oladipupo dominated fan conversations at GOtv Boxing Night 34 Jams Festival, delivering stellar performances on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The event saw…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (128+ words) Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight YouTube star Jake Paul in a professional bout in the United States next month, Matchroom Boxing announced on Monday. Britain's Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (279+ words) File Copy: Legendary heavyweight Ike "The President" Ibeabuchi Legendary heavyweight Ike "The President" Ibeabuchi has been handed a new opponent for his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring on August 23 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. Former Nigerian…...