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F-ABU pushes for abolition of boxing, UFC, other combat sports
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (451+ words) By : David Emokpae Date: 28 February 2026 3:05am WAT Convener of the Forum for the Abolition of Boxing and the UFC (F-ABU), Tosin Akande, has said, "his passion for the abolition of these sports stems from his devotion to the cause of humanity,…...
LBHF plans grand Governorâs Belt finale
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (441+ words) By : Guardian Nigeria Date: 1 December 2025 2:40am WAT The Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) " Set to launch IBILE format in 2026 The Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) is gearing up for an elaborate end'of'year Governor's Belt showdown scheduled for December 26 at…...
Nigerian Boxing Federationâs Olympic gamble sparks financial questions
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (834+ words) By : Ifeanyi Ibeh Date: 18 March 2025 2:13pm WAT Boris van der Vorst spent a few days in Nigeria in February 2025. The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) joined the newly established international boxing body, World Boxing, on 20 October 2023, and became the first African country…...