A potential blockbuster showdown with hard-punching heavyweight Deontay Wilder could be on the horizon for Lawrence Okolie after he c
laimed the WBC bridge weight world title, says Sky Sports expert George Groves.
“I think, maybe, Wilder is the sort of character who goes ‘I’m such a big name, I’m a former heavyweight world champion, I can’t see me just getting a shot at a heavyweight world title any time soon, but why not become a two-weight world champion by fighting at bridge weight?’” Just when Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, had concluded plans to field a three-man attack comprising Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic
Following its impressive outing at the 13th African Games in Ghana, Nigeria has been listed among the teams that will compete at the 18th African Sambo Championships holding in Cairo, Egypt, from June 1 to 3. Mike Tyson insisted on Tuesday he felt "100%" despite a recent health scare as he prepares for his July bout against Youtuber Jake Paul.
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