Evander Holyfield calls out Mike Tyson for ducking fight

Evander Holyfield has called out Mike Tyson ahead of their potential trilogy fight and asked: “Where you at?” The two heavyweight legends are set to renew their iconic rivalry, 24 years since the infamous rematch. Talks are progressing for a…

*Lagos Task Force demolishes 1,700 shanties, containerised shops (Nation)*Police arrest 5 for robbing church, kidnapping member in Ogun (Vanguard)

Lagos Task Force demolishes 1,700 shanties, containerised shops (Nation) Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) over the weekend demolished over 1,700 illegal shanties and containerised shops around Fagba Railway lines, Agege. Speaking during the…

Roy Jones Jr plans to insure his ears ahead of Mike Tyson exhibition fight

Roy Jones Jr.’s ears must be burning, as his manager has announced he is taking out an insurance policy before the fighter’s bout against ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson on September 12 to prevent exactly that happening. Jones Jr.’s Russian manager Zsolt…

*Septuagenarian guard dies after attack by Lagos driver (Punch) *Lagos to strengthen economy with right policies (Nation)

Septuagenarian guard dies after attack by Lagos driver (Punch) The family of a security guard, James Emmanuel, has been thrown into mourning after he died from injuries he sustained when a cab driver, Habeeb Quadri, allegedly brutalised him while he…

Mike Tyson responds to George Foreman and makes knockout prediction for Roy Jones Jr fight

Mike Tyson shot down George Foreman’s concerns about his exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr. Foreman urged the retired boxers not to fight each other after it was announced Tyson and Jones Jr would go toe-to-toe in an eight-round exhibition…

*Lagos CAN hails reopening of worship centres (Guardian) *Lagos launches Smart Meter Hackathon (DailyTrust)

Lagos CAN hails reopening of worship centres (Guardian) The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos chapter has hailed the reopening of churches by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It, however, told churches to comply with all the regulations on COVID-19 protocols to…

George Foreman spots weakness in Mike Tyson’s punching technique in training video

George Foreman believes he has spotted a weakness in Mike Tyson’s punching technique ahead of his eagerly anticipated comeback. After several months of intense speculation, the former heavyweight king confirmed earlier this week that he would be returning to the…

*Third Mainland Bridge repairs: FRSC allays fears as motorists queue for switchover (Guardian) *Third Mainland Bridge: We’re observing traffic situation, says Lagos commissioner (Punch)

Third Mainland Bridge repairs: FRSC allays fears as motorists queue for switchover (Guardian) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday reiterated that motorists plying the Third Mainland Bridge should stop all fear and agitation over the partial closure of…

Mike Tyson accepted Bob Sapp fight before striking Roy Jones Jr deal

Mike Tyson had accepted a boxing match with veteran pro wrestler and mixed martial artist Bob Sapp for his comeback bout, before agreeing a deal to box Roy Jones Jr in September. Iron Mike and Jones Jr will compete in…

Mike Tyson to fight Roy Jones Jr in comeback exhibition fight

Mike Tyson is set to return to the boxing ring against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition match, according to reports. 54-year-old Tyson looks set to fight 51-year-old Jones in California, with TMZ reporting that it will…

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