Oleksandr Usyk, born on January 17, 1987, in Simferopol, Ukraine, is a world-renowned boxer currently competing in the heavyweight division. Standing at 191 cm tall, Usyk has made history by becoming the undisputed world champion in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, holding titles from the WBO, WBC, IBF, WBA, IBO, and The Ring. His landmark … Read more
Tyson Fury rejected the idea that he lost his rematch against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, claiming the judges handed his opponent a “Christmas gift.” All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Usyk, securing the Ukrainian a second consecutive victory over Fury. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has taken a jab at Anthony Joshua following their September showdown, claiming his fifth-round knockout win effectively sent the British-Nigerian boxer into retirement. The 27-year-old champion, who knocked Joshua down five times before securing a decisive stoppage victory, mocked his former opponent for delaying his return to … Read more
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had an unforgettable face-off that lasted an astonishing 11 minutes and 20 seconds, making it one of the longest and most intense head-to-heads in boxing history. The 36-year-old Fury will challenge Usyk for his unified heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia this Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
Former African featherweight champions Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje and Rilwan “Real Show Boy” Lawal are set to face off for the vacant IBO African Featherweight Title on December 26 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The highly anticipated clash promises to be a thrilling showdown between two elite fighters. Agbaje, an undefeated former … Read more
Anthony Joshua may be approaching the final year of his boxing career, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn. In an interview with The Times, Hearn suggested that the 35-year-old former heavyweight champion could be nearing the end of his journey in the sport. Joshua, who suffered a setback earlier this year against Daniel Dubois, was … Read more
British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not return to the ring until at least May next year, effectively ruling out any possibility of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was knocked down four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round knockout at … Read more
Chinese heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has advised Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing, claiming the British fighter is “finished” after his shocking defeat to Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming a world title as a three-time champion were dashed in a dramatic fight, where he was knocked down four times before succumbing to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has expressed interest in a potential third showdown with Anthony Joshua. Usyk, who currently holds the WBA ‘super’, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles, is set to defend his belts against Tyson Fury on December 21 in Saudi Arabia. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares … Read more