Tyson Fury Has Announces Retirement From Boxing EKO HOT BLOG reports that Two-time world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. The British in a post on his social media page on Saturday disclosed that he would retire from boxing when he turns 34. EDITOR’S PICK EPL: Arsenal Close In On £40m … Read more
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch date and venue fixed. Oleksandr Usyk beat Joshua in September at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a rematch has been set for Saudi Arabia in June. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will be held in Saudi Arabia in June after an … Read more
Other sports that need to be focused on this year Football has become such a huge game around the world, that it has gradually overshadowed other sports, especially in Nigeria. There was a period in Nigeria that other sports apart from football gave Nigerians something to cheer about, but these days, football seems to be … Read more
There are many Anthony Joshua out there waiting to be discovered In the past years, boxing, football and Table Tennis, have won laurels for Nigeria both at African and international levels. However, in recent times, apart from football and to an extent, basketball, other sports seems to have taken a back seat, especially boxing. Read … Read more
A man has died on boxing day as dog ate his manhood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the yuletide season turned tragic for a 60-year-old herbalist in Calabar, named Ani Ikoneto, who had his private parts bitten off and eaten by his dog. The man, who lives at 12, Jebbs Street in Calabar South, according … Read more
The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay wilder has ended in an eleventh round technical knock-out of Wilder by the Gypsy’s king. The match which took place at T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas can be described as one of the greatest heavyweight fights of all-time, Wilder looked like he had Fury beaten twice with … Read more
One of the most anticipated fights will take place tonight by 11pm (WAT) as Tyson Fury faces Deontay Wilder in their third boxing encounter at T-Mobile arena, Las Vegas. This is the the 3rd time both heavy weight fighters will be meeting in the ring with the pair first meeting in December 2018, a match … Read more
Usyk, a former cruiserweight champion, was awarded the victory on all three judges’ scorecards Oleksandr Usyk has handed the heavyweight belts he won on Saturday back to Anthony Joshua. In a video uploaded on Twitter, Usyk was seen telling Joshua “see you soon” inside the dressing room. The Ukrainian outclassed his British rival with his … Read more
A rematch with Usyk has now been confirmed by his promoter, Eddie Hearn. Anthony Joshua has insisted that a fight against Tyson Fury could still happen in the future, even without his world heavyweight titles. Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO belts to Oleksandr Usyk via a unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium … Read more
The Ukrainian almost knocked him down in the final seconds, but won via unanimous decision… Former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua was taken to hospital for assessment following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night. The British-Nigerian boxer is suspected to have suffered eye socket damage. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that he … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG , 20TH DECEMBER, 2020 Boxing is arguably the most popular combat sport in the world. Some Legendary Boxers fought, conquered and retired as undefeated champions. List Below: 1. Laszlo Papp – 27-0-0 Papp’s career might have been short, but he did make the most of it. However, he turned late in his career … Read more
American professional boxing promoter and former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather has opened up on his plans after the loss of his ex-wife, Josie Harris, and his trainer uncle, Roger Mayweather, who both died last month. Josie Harris, the mother of three of his children was found dead on Monday, March 2, 2020. The 40-year-old was … Read more
World boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has officially presented his four title belts to President Muhammadu Buhari, which he regained after beating Mexican-American, Andy Ruiz Jnr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia in December. Ekohotblog recalls that the British-Nigerian celebrated his recent victory with the President on Saturday when the Nigerian leader met with some … Read more
President Buhari in a statement by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina has congratulated World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for regaining his belts Saturday night in a re-match with Mexican’s Andy Ruiz Jnr. The President rejoiced with Joshua, saluting him for bringing joy to millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora, who had rooted … Read more