Deontay Wilder remains adamant that his next fight will be against Tyson Fury after Anthony Joshua once again stated he wanted a unification fight against the Bronze Bomber. AJ was at London’s O2 Arena to see Dillian Whyte knock out…
Anthony Joshua awarded OBE by Prince Charles (Daily Mail)
British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has been awarded his OBE by Prince Charles in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The 29-year-old currently holds the WBA, IBF and WBO titles after winning his March unification clash with Joseph Parker and was…
Anthony Joshua aims dig at Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury (Metro)
Anthony Joshua has criticised Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury for considering scheduling their hotly anticipated rematch on the same night he fights at Wembley. The IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight champion announced he would next fight on April 13 all…
Deontay Wilder: Anthony Joshua’s team are ‘begging’ for fight, says WBC champion (BBC Sports)
The WBC has sanctioned a direct rematch between Wilder and Fury after their controversial draw in Los Angeles Anthony Joshua’s team are “begging” for a world heavyweight unification bout, says WBC champion Deontay Wilder. The American, 33, controversially drew with…
Tyson Fury explains why Deontay Wilder would beat Anthony Joshua (Metro)
Tyson Fury says Deontay Wilder is ‘all wrong’ for Anthony Joshua and would beat the world heavyweight champion. Joshua, 29 currently holds three of the four major championships in the sport: the IBF, WBA and WBO title. Wilder, who will…
Cultists arrested for terrorising Lagos community, murder (Punch) * INEC pledges commitment to credible elections in 2019 (Guardian)
Cultists arrested for terrorising Lagos community, murder (Punch) The residents of Iju Ishaga community of Lagos State have heaved a sigh of relief following the arrest of four suspected cult members said to be terrorising the area by the police.…
Buhari nominates Magu’s chief of staff as EFCC secretary (Punch) * PDP unveils plan for transparent convention (Punch)
Buhari nominates Magu’s chief of staff as EFCC secretary (Punch) President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate requesting that Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede be confirmed as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a letter dated September 10,…
Tinubu’s absence stalls decision on Ambode (Punch) * Lagos: Group pledges support for Agbaje (Guardian)
Tinubu’s absence stalls decision on Ambode (Punch) The meeting of the Governor Advisory Committee on Saturday could not make any tangible decision due to the absence of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. GAC was…
Lagos APC elders give Ambode cold shoulder (Vanguard) * Police intercept suspected cultists, kill one in Lagos (Punch)
Lagos APC elders give Ambode cold shoulder (Vanguard) Hope of a second term for the politically embattled governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, remained far-fetched yesterday, after elders of the state under the aegis of the Governors Advisory Council,…