British boxer Tyson Fury expressed sympathy for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following Joshua’s shocking knockout defeat to IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September. Joshua entered the fight as the favourite but was ultimately overpowered by Dubois, who secured a knockout victory in the fifth round, marking the 32-year-old’s fourth … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer, has expressed his excitement to be back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy. He made the expression during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), … Read more
The Imo boxer Chukwuemeka Igboanugo has been confirmed dead after he slumped inside the ring. EKO HOT BLOG reports that death has been recorded at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State capital. It was confirmed that a fight between Chukwuemeka Igboanugo, who was representing Imo State, and Prince Gaby Amagor from Anambra … Read more