<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nigeria Boxing - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nigeria Boxing news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Terence Crawford says one man is ‘for sure’ the face of boxing now he’s retired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terence Crawford has named a former world champion as the &ldquo;face of boxing&rdquo;, convinced that Jaron &lsquo;Boots&rsquo; Ennis simply has more work to do. While coming off a star-making performance, it is difficult to declare that Ennis, a two-weight unified champion, is now the bona fide &ldquo;face of boxing&rdquo;. A selection of fans, meanwhile, have [&hellip;]<br />
The post Terence Crawford says one man is &lsquo;for sure&rsquo; the face of boxing now he&rsquo;s retired appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-says-one-man-is-for-sure-the-face-of-boxing-now-hes-retired/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-says-one-man-is-for-sure-the-face-of-boxing-now-hes-retired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn makes final prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s a big puncher”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn has questioned the power and durability of one man as vs is officially announced. The pair will collide at Las Vegas&rsquo; T-Mobile Arena on September 12, heading a co-promotion between Oscar De La Hoya&rsquo;s Golden Boy and Dana White&rsquo;s Zuffa Boxing. Their welterweight showdown had, of course, been rumoured for quite some time, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eddie Hearn makes final prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: &ldquo;He&rsquo;s a big puncher&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/eddie-hearn-makes-final-prediction-for-ryan-garcia-vs-conor-benn-hes-a-big-puncher/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/eddie-hearn-makes-final-prediction-for-ryan-garcia-vs-conor-benn-hes-a-big-puncher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I’ll become Britain’s best ever”: Tyson Fury’s cousin says he won’t live in his shadow ahead of pro debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the career of reaches its twilight years, there is another Fury keen to burst onto the scene in James Dean Fury, who maintains that not only will he refuse to live in his cousin&rsquo;s shadow, he will eclipse his legacy and become recognised as the UK&rsquo;s greatest ever fighter. The Fury name is [&hellip;]<br />
The post &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll become Britain&rsquo;s best ever&rdquo;: Tyson Fury&rsquo;s cousin says he won&rsquo;t live in his shadow ahead of pro debut appeared first on Boxing New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/ill-become-britains-best-ever-tyson-furys-cousin-says-he-wont-live-in-his-shadow-ahead-of-pro-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/ill-become-britains-best-ever-tyson-furys-cousin-says-he-wont-live-in-his-shadow-ahead-of-pro-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Ruiz delivers honest verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “It only takes one punch”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Ruiz Jr has outlined the keys to victory for both and , who are expected to collide in a long-awaited showdown later this year. First, the two British heavyweights must complete their respective warm-up fights against Mariusz Wach and Kristian Prenga, who have been purposely selected as low-risk opponents. Yet it is not so [&hellip;]<br />
The post Andy Ruiz delivers honest verdict on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: &ldquo;It only takes one punch&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/andy-ruiz-delivers-honest-verdict-on-tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-it-only-takes-one-punch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/andy-ruiz-delivers-honest-verdict-on-tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-it-only-takes-one-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk picks a winner in Shakur Stevenson vs Gervonta Davis mega fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk has weighed in on one of boxing&rsquo;s most debated potential fights, giving his prediction for a long-discussed clash between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. Stevenson is a four-weight world champion and remains unbeaten as a professional, earning widespread praise for his slick southpaw style and defensive ability. Davis, meanwhile, has established himself as [&hellip;]<br />
The post Oleksandr Usyk picks a winner in Shakur Stevenson vs Gervonta Davis mega fight appeared first o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-picks-a-winner-in-shakur-stevenson-vs-gervonta-davis-mega-fight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-picks-a-winner-in-shakur-stevenson-vs-gervonta-davis-mega-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaron Ennis called out for ‘the biggest fight’ in boxing: “Let’s make it happen this year”]]></title><description><![CDATA[could be involved in a blockbuster showdown following his sixth-round stoppage victory over Xander Zayas. The 29-year-old dethroned his super-welterweight foe last month, becoming a two-division unified champion by claiming the WBO and WBA world titles. As a result, Ennis could soon secure a three-belt unification match with either Sebastian Fundora or Josh Kelly, the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jaron Ennis called out for &lsquo;the biggest fight&rsquo; in boxing: &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s make it happen this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/jaron-ennis-called-out-for-the-biggest-fight-in-boxing-lets-make-it-happen-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/jaron-ennis-called-out-for-the-biggest-fight-in-boxing-lets-make-it-happen-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrien Broner says Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn will end in a ‘nasty knockout’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Adrien Broner has delivered a knockout prediction for vs , believing the 147lb limit could prove a tremendous obstacle for one half of the main event. Their welterweight showdown was announced earlier this week, confirming September 12 and Las Vegas&rsquo; T-Mobile Arena as the respective date and destination. Even before the arrival [&hellip;]<br />
The post Adrien Broner says Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn will end in a &lsquo;nasty knockout&rsquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/adrien-broner-says-ryan-garcia-vs-conor-benn-will-end-in-a-nasty-knockout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/adrien-broner-says-ryan-garcia-vs-conor-benn-will-end-in-a-nasty-knockout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terence Crawford says there was only one way he would’ve rematched Canelo after beating him]]></title><description><![CDATA[would have been open to rematching but, due to their original contract, a second encounter was firmly &ldquo;off the table&rdquo;. The pair collided for Canelo&rsquo;s undisputed crown last September, with &lsquo;Bud&rsquo; securing a unanimous decision victory after moving up two weight classes. Due to the size disparity, many considered Crawford a clear underdog against the [&hellip;]<br />
The post Terence Crawford says there was only one way he would&rsquo;ve rematched Canelo after beating him app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-says-there-was-only-one-way-he-wouldve-rematched-canelo-after-beating-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-says-there-was-only-one-way-he-wouldve-rematched-canelo-after-beating-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk explains exactly why he vacated his heavyweight world titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[has revealed the real reason behind relinquishing his WBC, IBF and WBA heavyweight titles last month. The Ukrainian took to social media and announced that he has not only vacated his belts, but will also be having just one more fight. In doing so, Usyk made a slight pivot on his original three-fight strategy, which [&hellip;]<br />
The post Oleksandr Usyk explains exactly why he vacated his heavyweight world titles appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-explains-exactly-why-he-vacated-his-heavyweight-world-titles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-explains-exactly-why-he-vacated-his-heavyweight-world-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Tszyu speaks out on why he allowed Errol Spence Jr to change the weight for their fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[has offered his honest thoughts on requesting a 2lb allowance for their Australian showdown next weekend. The two former world champions will collide at Sydney&rsquo;s Afterpay Arena, with Tszyu boasting a home advantage for arguably the most important fight of his career. While he has previously been involved in major title fights &ndash; against Sebastian [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tim Tszyu speaks out on why he allowed Errol Spence Jr to change the weight for their fight appeared first on Boxing New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/tim-tszyu-speaks-out-on-why-he-allowed-errol-spence-jr-to-change-the-weight-for-their-fight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/tim-tszyu-speaks-out-on-why-he-allowed-errol-spence-jr-to-change-the-weight-for-their-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former world champion removed from Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu card: “I want to apologise to my fans”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former two-weight world champion Jermall Charlo has been denied an Australian visa, meaning he will no longer feature on the undercard of Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu. The 36-year-old was supposed to face Koen Mazoudier at Sydney&rsquo;s Afterpay Arena on July 25, hoping to establish himself as a genuine super-middleweight contender. His opponent, however, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Former world champion removed from Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu card: &ldquo;I want to apologise to my fans&rdquo; appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/former-world-champion-removed-from-errol-spence-vs-tim-tszyu-card-i-want-to-apologise-to-my-fans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/former-world-champion-removed-from-errol-spence-vs-tim-tszyu-card-i-want-to-apologise-to-my-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otto Wallin explains his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua pick after facing both: “He’s fast and powerful”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otto Wallin has weighed in on the long-awaited showdown between and , against whom he suffered respective points and stoppage defeats. First, the Swede collided with Fury in 2019, back when &lsquo;The Gypsy King&rsquo; was just two fights removed from his thrilling draw with Deontay Wilder. Wallin, on the other hand, was a somewhat unknown [&hellip;]<br />
The post Otto Wallin explains his Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua pick after facing both: &ldquo;He&rsquo;s fast and powerful&rdquo; appeared first on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/otto-wallin-explains-his-tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-pick-after-facing-both-hes-fast-and-powerful/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/otto-wallin-explains-his-tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-pick-after-facing-both-hes-fast-and-powerful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk admits there is one heavyweight he wouldn’t beat: “He would win”]]></title><description><![CDATA[backs himself against the vast majority of heavyweights, past and present, yet there was one man who he admits would have beaten him by split decision. The 39-year-old is now approaching his final fight but, based on his accolades and performances, it must be said that he has earned his place in the Hall of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Oleksandr Usyk admits there is one heavyweight he wouldn&rsquo;t beat: &ldquo;He would win&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-admits-there-is-one-heavyweight-he-wouldnt-beat-he-would-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-admits-there-is-one-heavyweight-he-wouldnt-beat-he-would-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn says he has the heavyweight to beat Agit Kabayel and Daniel Dubois]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the next era of the heavyweight division now upon us following Oleksandr Usyk&rsquo;s title vacation, Eddie Hearn believes that he has the heavyweight who could take over and dethrone the likes of Agit Kabayel and Daniel Dubois. Usyk dropped the WBA, WBC and IBF world heavyweight world titles last month, with Murat Gassiev and [&hellip;]<br />
The post Eddie Hearn says he has the heavyweight to beat Agit Kabayel and Daniel Dubois appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/eddie-hearn-says-he-has-the-heavyweight-to-beat-agit-kabayel-and-daniel-dubois/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/eddie-hearn-says-he-has-the-heavyweight-to-beat-agit-kabayel-and-daniel-dubois/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terence Crawford names the man he wants Shakur Stevenson to face next: “That’s the fight”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following in the footsteps of mentor Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson has established himself as one of boxing&rsquo;s most accomplished champions, winning world titles in four divisions and cementing his place among the sport&rsquo;s elite. The unbeaten American most recently stepped up to super-lightweight, defeating Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBO title and continue his rise [&hellip;]<br />
The post Terence Crawford names the man he wants Shakur Stevenson to face next: &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the fig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-names-the-man-he-wants-shakur-stevenson-to-face-next-thats-the-fight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-names-the-man-he-wants-shakur-stevenson-to-face-next-thats-the-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canelo Alvarez targeted to face undefeated Mexican-American]]></title><description><![CDATA[is set to challenge for Christian Mbilli&rsquo;s WBC super-middleweight world title in October, hoping to return to the 168lb throne at the first time of asking, but there is now another contender who is eyeing up a Canelo fight, under one condition. Alvarez&rsquo;s reign as undisputed super-middleweight ruler came to an end when he was [&hellip;]<br />
The post Canelo Alvarez targeted to face undefeated Mexican-American appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/canelo-alvarez-targeted-to-face-undefeated-mexican-american/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/canelo-alvarez-targeted-to-face-undefeated-mexican-american/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terence Crawford says there’s only one man he wishes he faced: “The fight that got away”]]></title><description><![CDATA[has named a Hall of Famer he was supposed to face in 2021, only for their showdown to fall by the way side. Ultimately, &lsquo;Bud&rsquo; has no regrets about how his career unfolded, especially with him becoming a three-division undisputed champion against Canelo Alvarez last September. At the same time, though, there is seemingly a [&hellip;]<br />
The post Terence Crawford says there&rsquo;s only one man he wishes he faced: &ldquo;The fight that got away&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-says-theres-only-one-man-he-wishes-he-faced-the-fight-that-got-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/terence-crawford-says-theres-only-one-man-he-wishes-he-faced-the-fight-that-got-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devin Haney names the 4 best fighters of all time: “He’s the greatest”]]></title><description><![CDATA[is yet to step into the ring this year but is looking to prove that he is one of boxing&rsquo;s pound-for-pound stars with a fight date looming, and now he has revealed the four men whom he believes warrant a place on boxing&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mount Rushmore&rsquo;. Haney dominated Brian Norman Jr to capture the WBO welterweight [&hellip;]<br />
The post Devin Haney names the 4 best fighters of all time: &ldquo;He&rsquo;s the greatest&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/devin-haney-names-the-4-best-fighters-of-all-time-hes-the-greatest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/devin-haney-names-the-4-best-fighters-of-all-time-hes-the-greatest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jai Opetaia’s next fight set to land on major Las Vegas card]]></title><description><![CDATA[made the move to Zuffa Boxing in order to grow his profile and land in the biggest possible fights, and he is now close to finalising what will be his second appearance of 2026. Opetaia became Zuffa&rsquo;s first marquee signing in January, but the Australian southpaw was then stripped of his IBF cruiserweight world title. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jai Opetaia&rsquo;s next fight set to land on major Las Vegas card appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/jai-opetaias-next-fight-set-to-land-on-major-las-vegas-card/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/jai-opetaias-next-fight-set-to-land-on-major-las-vegas-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaron Ennis says beating one man will prove he’s ‘really different’: “Bring him on”]]></title><description><![CDATA[is eager to cement himself as the top dog at 154lbs, targeting a fellow world champion who he believes would complement his skillset. The 29-year-old became a two-division unified champion last month, with a sixth-round stoppage over Xander Zayas earning him the WBO and WBA super-welterweight titles. Prior to that, &lsquo;Boots&rsquo; had been in talks [&hellip;]<br />
The post Jaron Ennis says beating one man will prove he&rsquo;s &lsquo;really different&rsquo;: &ldquo;Bring him on&rdquo; appeared fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/jaron-ennis-says-beating-one-man-will-prove-hes-really-different-bring-him-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/jaron-ennis-says-beating-one-man-will-prove-hes-really-different-bring-him-on/</guid></item></channel></rss>