Anthony Joshua may fight in Nigeria: promoter reveals plans.
17.12.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
17.12.2025
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Plan for the fight in Nigeria
AMIR KHAN is ready to invite Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to Nigeria to organize their fight. The famous British boxer is actively promoting the event, which will take place on December 21 in Lagos, where the main participants will be Lawrence Okolie and Ebenezer Tetteh.According to The Sun:
Joshua - whose parents were born in Nigeria - has vowed to fight in Africa before his career ends.
This fight could be a significant moment for boxing in Africa. Both boxers enjoy immense popularity on the international stage, and their meeting will draw considerable attention to the sport in the region.
Organizing such a show in Nigeria opens new opportunities for the development of boxing in Africa and demonstrates the growing interest in the sport in this region. As Khan notes, it is essential for African boxers to have the chance to showcase their talents on the world stage, and this fight could be the first step in that direction.
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