Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
Balmoral Promotions is targeting a blockbuster heavyweight fight in Nigeria between Anthony Joshua and new heavyweight sensation, Moses Itauma for 2027 in Nigeria, though no official agreement is in place yet. The proposed bout is envisioned to happen in Lagos as a means of bringing home the two Anglo-British fighters whose roots are in Nigeria.
This news has excited former Commonwealth and British light heavyweight boxing Champion Peter Idemudia Oboh, who, in his active days also fought under the British flag, the Union Jack.
Reacting to the news, Oboh who has since returned to Nigeria said the history-making mega fight being put together by Dr Ezekiel Adamu, chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Promotions will be the first of its kind on Nigerian soil. “It will be historic and the bout will create a positive image for Nigeria.”
The pugilist-turned pastor who was also the W.B.A…
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