<?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>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Famer says Moses Itauma must fire Ben Davison after Filip Hrgovic loss: “They failed you”]]></title><description><![CDATA[came up short in his quest for greatness on Saturday, suffering the first defeat of his career. Now, one Hall of Famer has urged the 21-year-old to part ways with his training team, led by Ben Davison, blaming poor preparation for the loss. Itauma was outclassing Filip Hrgovic early on in their vacant IBF heavyweight [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hall of Famer says Moses Itauma must fire Ben Davison after Filip Hrgovic loss: &ldquo;They failed you&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/hall-of-famer-says-moses-itauma-must-fire-ben-davison-after-filip-hrgovic-loss-they-failed-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/hall-of-famer-says-moses-itauma-must-fire-ben-davison-after-filip-hrgovic-loss-they-failed-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Garcia predicts KO in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after hearing sparring stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top trainer Robert Garcia doesn&rsquo;t believe the judges will be required come September 12 when Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight world title against Conor Benn. Benn was named mandatory challenger last year despite not fighting at the weight since 2022 and competing as high as middleweight on two high-profile occasions against Chris Eubank Jr. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Robert Garcia predicts KO in Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn after hearing sparring stories appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/robert-garcia-predicts-ko-in-ryan-garcia-vs-conor-benn-after-hearing-sparring-stories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/robert-garcia-predicts-ko-in-ryan-garcia-vs-conor-benn-after-hearing-sparring-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wladimir Klitschko called out for comeback fight against fellow Hall of Fame legend: “I would KO him”]]></title><description><![CDATA[retired in 2017 after having one of the most impressive reigns as a heavyweight world champion, but the Ukrainian superstar has now been called out for a clash with a fellow Hall of Famer. No fighter in boxing history has spent longer as a heavyweight world champion than Klitschko, who reigned as a champion for [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wladimir Klitschko called out for comeback fight against fellow Hall of Fame legend: &ldquo;I would KO him&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/wladimir-klitschko-called-out-for-comeback-fight-against-fellow-hall-of-fame-legend-i-would-ko-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/wladimir-klitschko-called-out-for-comeback-fight-against-fellow-hall-of-fame-legend-i-would-ko-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez ‘will happen’ as trainer sets out fight plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk of a showdown between and has been rife in recent months, but now &lsquo;Bam&rsquo;s trainer has revealed where negotiations are currently at for a clash between the two pound-for-pound stars. Inoue trumped Junto Nakatani in a career-best win back in May to defend his undisputed super-bantamweight world titles for a seventh time in what [&hellip;]<br />
The post Naoya Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez &lsquo;will happen&rsquo; as trainer sets out fight plan appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/naoya-inoue-vs-bam-rodriguez-will-happen-as-trainer-sets-out-fight-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/naoya-inoue-vs-bam-rodriguez-will-happen-as-trainer-sets-out-fight-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Famer says Conor Benn has ‘no chance’ against Ryan Garcia: “KO in 5”]]></title><description><![CDATA[is set to compete for &rsquo;s WBC welterweight strap next Saturday in a first career world title challenge, but one Hall of Famer believes that the Briton has &lsquo;no chance in hell&rsquo;. Benn has not competed at welterweight since April 2022, but the Essex-based contender is set to return to the weight division next weekend, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Hall of Famer says Conor Benn has &lsquo;no chance&rsquo; against Ryan Garcia: &ldquo;KO in 5&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/hall-of-famer-says-conor-benn-has-no-chance-against-ryan-garcia-ko-in-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/hall-of-famer-says-conor-benn-has-no-chance-against-ryan-garcia-ko-in-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canelo tipped to beat Mbilli and then face KO artist in ‘one of the biggest fights in history’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canelo Alvarez is set to challenge for the WBC super-middleweight world title next month, looking to re-establish himself as the man to beat in the 168lb division. World-renowned trainer Robert Garcia has laid out his prediction for the fight, as well as what the future might hold. Canelo became the first undisputed world champion in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Canelo tipped to beat Mbilli and then face KO artist in &lsquo;one of the biggest fights in history&rsquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/canelo-tipped-to-beat-mbilli-and-then-face-ko-artist-in-one-of-the-biggest-fights-in-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/canelo-tipped-to-beat-mbilli-and-then-face-ko-artist-in-one-of-the-biggest-fights-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Naseem Hamed says one man stands alone as ‘the ultimate goat’ in boxing: “I’ll say it one more time”]]></title><description><![CDATA[is heralded as one of the most fan-friendly fighters of all time, famed for his unique style that showcased the very best of his speed, footwork and power, but when it came to naming the greatest fighters in boxing history, &lsquo;Prince Naz&rsquo; named one man as &lsquo;the ultimate goat&rsquo;. Hamed&rsquo;s rise to superstardom was one [&hellip;]<br />
The post Prince Naseem Hamed says one man stands alone as &lsquo;the ultimate goat&rsquo; in boxing: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll say it one more time&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/prince-naseem-hamed-says-one-man-stands-alone-as-the-ultimate-goat-in-boxing-ill-say-it-one-more-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/prince-naseem-hamed-says-one-man-stands-alone-as-the-ultimate-goat-in-boxing-ill-say-it-one-more-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dmitry Bivol set for December fight against former champion as ‘no Beterbiev trilogy offer made’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years on from their initial undisputed title clash, fans were expecting to see Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev collide in a trilogy showdown, with the score tied at 1-1. However, it has now been revealed that no offer has been made for that bout, with Bivol instead moving on to a scrap with his [&hellip;]<br />
The post Dmitry Bivol set for December fight against former champion as &lsquo;no Beterbiev trilogy offer made&rsquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/dmitry-bivol-set-for-december-fight-against-former-champion-as-no-beterbiev-trilogy-offer-made/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/dmitry-bivol-set-for-december-fight-against-former-champion-as-no-beterbiev-trilogy-offer-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filip Hrgovic targets rematch for first fight as world champion: “It’s the one he wants”]]></title><description><![CDATA[pulled off an upset of the year contender to stun and capture the vacant IBF heavyweight on Saturday, and now it has been revealed who the Croatian would ideally face in his first fight as the titleholder. Hrgovic looked vulnerable at points during the beginning of the contest, outworked by the speedier 21-year-old and hitting [&hellip;]<br />
The post Filip Hrgovic targets rematch for first fight as world champion: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s the one he wants&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/filip-hrgovic-targets-rematch-for-first-fight-as-world-champion-its-the-one-he-wants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/filip-hrgovic-targets-rematch-for-first-fight-as-world-champion-its-the-one-he-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I think it’s cost him”: Tyson Fury warns Moses Itauma he may struggle to ever comeback from Hrgovic loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[was unable to make history at the weekend, despite looking a level above his opponent, , at times. Now, two-time heavyweight world champion, , has admitted that he believes the youngster may find it difficult to bounce back. Itauma started strong and looked to be well on his way to a statement stoppage win that [&hellip;]<br />
The post &ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s cost him&rdquo;: Tyson Fury warns Moses Itauma he may struggle to ever comeback from Hrgovic loss appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/i-think-its-cost-him-tyson-fury-warns-moses-itauma-he-may-struggle-to-ever-comeback-from-hrgovic-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/i-think-its-cost-him-tyson-fury-warns-moses-itauma-he-may-struggle-to-ever-comeback-from-hrgovic-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agit Kabayel confronted by KO artist heavyweight who demands title shot: “Don’t be afraid”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly-crowned WBC world champion has been called out by an unbeaten heavyweight who suspects he is being avoided. The 33-year-old was elevated from &lsquo;interim&rsquo; to full WBC champion in June, immediately after Oleksandr Usyk decided to vacate his three heavyweight titles. Prior to that, Kabayel had claimed his interim belt with a sixth-round stoppage of [&hellip;]<br />
The post Agit Kabayel confronted by KO artist heavyweight who demands title shot: &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t be afraid&rdquo; appeare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/agit-kabayel-confronted-by-ko-artist-heavyweight-who-demands-title-shot-dont-be-afraid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/agit-kabayel-confronted-by-ko-artist-heavyweight-who-demands-title-shot-dont-be-afraid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British boxing icon says Moses Itauma’s training team is a ‘liability’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British Olympic gold medallist has blamed head coach Ben Davison for &rsquo;s tactical flaws against Filip Hrgovic. The pair collided at London&rsquo;s O2 Arena on Saturday, with Itauma bidding to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor Berbick in 1986. And, indeed, he appeared close to doing so after scoring [&hellip;]<br />
The post British boxing icon says Moses Itauma&rsquo;s training team is a &lsquo;liability&rsquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/british-boxing-icon-says-moses-itaumas-training-team-is-a-liability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/british-boxing-icon-says-moses-itaumas-training-team-is-a-liability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Garcia says one active fighter has a more impressive career than Floyd Mayweather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather is regarded as the greatest fighter since the turn of the millennium by many boxing fans. However, three-time BWAA Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia believes that there is one active fighter who has had a more impressive career than &lsquo;TBE&rsquo;. Mayweather ruled in five weight divisions and beat a host of fellow [&hellip;]<br />
The post Robert Garcia says one active fighter has a more impressive career than Floyd Mayweather appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/robert-garcia-says-one-active-fighter-has-a-more-impressive-career-than-floyd-mayweather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/robert-garcia-says-one-active-fighter-has-a-more-impressive-career-than-floyd-mayweather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Toney compares Ryan Garcia to ‘the greatest Mexican fighter ever’]]></title><description><![CDATA[is set to defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn next weekend, and ahead of that bout, fan-favourite three-division world champion James Toney has compared the Californian superstar to one Mexican legend.&nbsp; Garcia had been scheduled to challenge for two world titles prior to his world title win, first missing the opportunity to win [&hellip;]<br />
The post James Toney compares Ryan Garcia to &lsquo;the greatest Mexican fighter ever&rsquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/james-toney-compares-ryan-garcia-to-the-greatest-mexican-fighter-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/james-toney-compares-ryan-garcia-to-the-greatest-mexican-fighter-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gervonta Davis set to target one division ahead of comeback next year: “He knows he wasn’t big enough”]]></title><description><![CDATA[has fought just once since June 2024, but it seems as though the inactivity of &lsquo;Tank&rsquo; could soon come to an end, as a timescale for his return has finally been unveiled. Davis&rsquo; last win came against Frank Martin over 26 months ago, with the Baltimore knockout artist drawing to Lamont Roach Jr in his [&hellip;]<br />
The post Gervonta Davis set to target one division ahead of comeback next year: &ldquo;He knows he wasn&rsquo;t big enough&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/gervonta-davis-set-to-target-one-division-ahead-of-comeback-next-year-he-knows-he-wasnt-big-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/gervonta-davis-set-to-target-one-division-ahead-of-comeback-next-year-he-knows-he-wasnt-big-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moses Itauma makes it clear who he wants to face next after shock Filip Hrgovic defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[suffered a surprising defeat to Filip Hrgovic on Saturday, and the 21-year-old has now revealed who he wants to face upon his return. Itauma looked to be fulfilling his destiny and dominating his Croatian opponent during the opening rounds at the O2 Arena over the weekend, but his success soon turned to desperation when Hrgovic&rsquo;s [&hellip;]<br />
The post Moses Itauma makes it clear who he wants to face next after shock Filip Hrgovic defeat appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/moses-itauma-makes-it-clear-who-he-wants-to-face-next-after-shock-filip-hrgovic-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/moses-itauma-makes-it-clear-who-he-wants-to-face-next-after-shock-filip-hrgovic-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shawn Porter predicts Canelo’s comeback fight against Mbilli: “He’s explosive”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canelo Alvarez is hoping to regain one of his former super-middleweight titles at the first time of asking when he makes his comeback this October against WBC champion Christian Mbilli. Two-time welterweight ruler Shawn Porter has revealed his prediction for the fight. Alvarez lost all four of his belts at 168lbs to Terence Crawford last [&hellip;]<br />
The post Shawn Porter predicts Canelo&rsquo;s comeback fight against Mbilli: &ldquo;He&rsquo;s explosive&rdquo; appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/shawn-porter-predicts-canelos-comeback-fight-against-mbilli-hes-explosive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/shawn-porter-predicts-canelos-comeback-fight-against-mbilli-hes-explosive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usyk’s long-time promoter sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans continue to wait for an official announcement for the fight between and , and now Alex Krassyuk, who promoted Oleksandr Usyk for his bouts against Joshua and Fury, has offered his thoughts on the long-awaited grudge match. Usyk twice outpointed both &lsquo;AJ&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Gypsy King&rsquo; in the four standout performances of his heavyweight [&hellip;]<br />
The post Usyk&rsquo;s long-time promoter sums up Anthony Joshua&rsquo;s chances of beating Tyson Fury now appeared first on Boxing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/usyks-long-time-promoter-sums-up-anthony-joshuas-chances-of-beating-tyson-fury-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/usyks-long-time-promoter-sums-up-anthony-joshuas-chances-of-beating-tyson-fury-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk sets sights on one man for final fight with date and location lined up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The professional career of is approaching its final chapter, and the targeted opponent and date for his finale has been revealed. Usyk almost suffered a shock defeat when defending his heavyweight crown against Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt back in May, before rallying to a much-needed round 11 stoppage [&hellip;]<br />
The post Oleksandr Usyk sets sights on one man for final fight with date and location lined up appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-sets-sights-on-one-man-for-final-fight-with-date-and-location-lined-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/oleksandr-usyk-sets-sights-on-one-man-for-final-fight-with-date-and-location-lined-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wladimir Klitschko sends message to Moses Itauma after KO loss to Filip Hrgovic]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few who can currently relate to the feelings of after his loss to Filip Hrgovic, but one man who went through a similar experience is heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko, and the Ukrainian superstar has now offered his thoughts on the fight. The disparity in skill between Itauma and Hrgovic was there for all [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wladimir Klitschko sends message to Moses Itauma after KO loss to Filip Hrgovic appeared first on Boxing News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/wladimir-klitschko-sends-message-to-moses-itauma-after-ko-loss-to-filip-hrgovic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-boxing/wladimir-klitschko-sends-message-to-moses-itauma-after-ko-loss-to-filip-hrgovic/</guid></item></channel></rss>