Apataroro’s trainer, Coach K, says the fighter is retiring from boxing following his defeat to Hassan Kareem last night at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
Team Nigeria (Boxing) touch down Saudi Arabia ahead of the Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled for November 7th to November 21st, 2025 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Team Nigeria Boxing Set for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games.
Team Nigeria (Boxing) is set to depart the country tonight, Sunday, November 2nd, for Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled to take place from November 7th to 21st, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Competition Days: 4th - 21st November. 🥊Boxing action begins on November 5th.
The Nigerian contingent will feature two boxers. One male and one female, alongside one coach, who will proudly fly the nation’s flag at the Games.
The team will be led by Coach Oyeleye Abayomi who expressed confidence in his boxers’ preparation and determination to make the country proud on the international stage.
As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on Team Nigeria as they aim to bring glory home from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 🇳🇬🥊🇸🇦
Nigeria’s Yusuf Adeniji Adisa (16-0-0-10KOs) 🇳🇬 is on his way to Saudi Arabia for the quarter-final bouts at the WBC Grand Prix, 1st Boxing World Cup on Wednesday, August 13 in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Yusuf will face France’s Yoni Valverde Jr (15-0-0-3KOs) 🇫🇷 in a featherweight quarter-final clash during the tournament’s third phase, as he looks to secure his place in the next round.
It is truly unfortunate that it has been over two months since we lost our brother, the late Olanrewaju Gabriel Oluwasegun, also known as Success, who passed away in Ghana on March 29th during a boxing bout. To this day, his body has not been repatriated to Nigeria for proper burial arrangements.
Nigerian boxers have made preparations for the arrival of his remains to ensure he receives a proper burial, but sadly, nothing has been done so far. We have not received any update or progress regarding this matter.
The Ghana Minister for Sports and Recreation inaugurated a 7-member committee to investigate the cause of death of the late boxer. On April 2nd, an autopsy was performed on Olanrewaju Segun. The preliminary post-mortem report indicated that he died of sudden cardiac arrest, but further investigation into his heart condition is still ongoing.
As of two weeks ago, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, in a press release that his body will be fly down to Nigeria. The Nigerian boxing community is still demanding the release of Late Segun’s body, his fight purse, and compensation for his family.
His wife has remained at home for over two months now, unable to go out for work, in observance of Yoruba widowhood traditions which restrict her from public appearances during the mourning period.
The late boxer’s wife is struggling to feed herself and their two children.
Please, we appeal to you—release his body so that his wife can complete the mourning rites and return to work to support her family.
What is causing the delay in releasing his body for burial in Nigeria?
Why has the final report on the cause of his cardiac arrest not been released?
What is holding up the payment of his fight purse and compensation to his grieving family?
Who do you think deserves the "Fans Favourite" of the Year 2024 Award among these Nigerian fighters?
●Adeyemi "Sense Boy" Opeyemi
●Oluwole "Black Tito" Bolatito
●Ridwan "Scorpion" Oyekola
●Elizabeth Oshoba
●Ojo Joy Nene
●Taiwo "Esepo" Agbaje
●Sikiru "Omo Iyaleleja" Shogbesan
●Rasheed "Fhally Boy" Adeyemo
●Sulaimon "Sulexzy" Ahmed
● Basit "Joker Boy" Adebayo
●Raheem "Baddo" Animasahun
●Idris "Zodpower" Hamza
The "Fans' Favourite" award is a special recognition given to a boxer who has gained the most popularity and admiration from the fans. This award is often based on factors such as:
1. Fan voting 2. Social media engagement 3. Crowd support duringy fights 4. Charisma and personality 5. Exciting fighting style
The Fans' Favourite award is a unique honor that acknowledges a boxer's ability to connect with the audience and build a loyal following.
Who do you think deserves the "Comeback of the Year 2024" Award among these Nigerian fighters?
•Riliwan "Baby Face" Babatunde
•Isaac "I/D Star" Chukwudi
•Sulieman "Armour Tanka" Jafaru
• Taiwo "Esepo" Agbaje
Award will be presented to the winner by the end of January, 2025.
The "Comeback of the Year" award recognizes a boxer who has made a significant return to the sport after a period of inactivity, retirement, or a string of losses. This award acknowledges the boxer's determination, resilience, and success in reviving their career.
The award often considers factors such as:
1. Length of time out of the ring 2. Reason for the layoff (injury, personal issues, etc.) 3. Quality of opponents faced during the comeback 4. Number of wins and performance during the comeback year
The Comeback of the Year award is a prestigious honor that inspires boxers to persevere through adversity and strive for greatness.
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Apataroro’s trainer, Coach K, says the fighter is retiring from boxing following his defeat to Hassan Kareem last night at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
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Tosin "Sojar Boy" Osaigbovo share a throwback photo of him vs Taiwo "Esepo" Agbaje after sparring in 2022 on his Instagram story today, saying:
🗣️ "2022 then, 2026 Happening".
In another post, he says: " Different between a boxer and a fighter, you will gonna see that day, bet with me".
Who do you think will win this fight?
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Team Nigeria (Boxing) touch down Saudi Arabia ahead of the Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled for November 7th to November 21st, 2025 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Team List:
🥇 MALE: Raheem Ridwan – Welterweight (65kg)
🥇 FEMALE: Adeshina Zainab – Flyweight (51kg)
Led by Coach Oyeleye Abayomi.
Competition Days: 4th - 21st November.
🥊Boxing action begins on November 5th.
Goodluck guys 👏
.
#fightgistmedia #boxing #TeamNigeria #boxingnews #boxingworld #boxeo
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🥊 ROAD TO SAUDI ARABIA 🇸🇦
Team Nigeria Boxing Set for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games.
Team Nigeria (Boxing) is set to depart the country tonight, Sunday, November 2nd, for Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled to take place from November 7th to 21st, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Competition Days: 4th - 21st November.
🥊Boxing action begins on November 5th.
The Nigerian contingent will feature two boxers. One male and one female, alongside one coach, who will proudly fly the nation’s flag at the Games.
Team List:
🥇 MALE: Raheem Ridwan – Welterweight (65kg)
🥇 FEMALE: Adeshina Zainab – Flyweight (51kg)
The team will be led by Coach Oyeleye Abayomi who expressed confidence in his boxers’ preparation and determination to make the country proud on the international stage.
As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on Team Nigeria as they aim to bring glory home from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 🇳🇬🥊🇸🇦
.
#fightgistmedia #boxing #TeamNigeria #saudiarabia #islamicgames #IslamicSolidarityGames
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“The President" Ike Ibeabuchi called out Oleksandr Usyk last night after his third-round TKO victory at The Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
Who would you love to see the President fight next?
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HERE WE GO💪
Nigeria’s Yusuf Adeniji Adisa (16-0-0-10KOs) 🇳🇬 is on his way to Saudi Arabia for the quarter-final bouts at the WBC Grand Prix, 1st Boxing World Cup on Wednesday, August 13 in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Yusuf will face France’s Yoni Valverde Jr (15-0-0-3KOs) 🇫🇷 in a featherweight quarter-final clash during the tournament’s third phase, as he looks to secure his place in the next round.
Good luck, Champ! 👏
.
#fightgistmedia #boxing #boxeo #NIGERIABOXING #BritishBoxing #worldboxing #WBC #grandprix #boxingnews #boxingworld
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Name a Nigerian or African boxer you haven’t seen or heard about in a while.
Boxing fans, let's hear it! 🥊
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MORE THAN 2 MONTHS 💔
It is truly unfortunate that it has been over two months since we lost our brother, the late Olanrewaju Gabriel Oluwasegun, also known as Success, who passed away in Ghana on March 29th during a boxing bout. To this day, his body has not been repatriated to Nigeria for proper burial arrangements.
Nigerian boxers have made preparations for the arrival of his remains to ensure he receives a proper burial, but sadly, nothing has been done so far. We have not received any update or progress regarding this matter.
The Ghana Minister for Sports and Recreation inaugurated a 7-member committee to investigate the cause of death of the late boxer. On April 2nd, an autopsy was performed on Olanrewaju Segun. The preliminary post-mortem report indicated that he died of sudden cardiac arrest, but further investigation into his heart condition is still ongoing.
As of two weeks ago, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, in a press release that his body will be fly down to Nigeria. The Nigerian boxing community is still demanding the release of Late Segun’s body, his fight purse, and compensation for his family.
His wife has remained at home for over two months now, unable to go out for work, in observance of Yoruba widowhood traditions which restrict her from public appearances during the mourning period.
The late boxer’s wife is struggling to feed herself and their two children.
Please, we appeal to you—release his body so that his wife can complete the mourning rites and return to work to support her family.
What is causing the delay in releasing his body for burial in Nigeria?
Why has the final report on the cause of his cardiac arrest not been released?
What is holding up the payment of his fight purse and compensation to his grieving family?
#fightgistmedia #boxing #NIGERIABOXING #GHANABOXING #AfricaBoxing #worldboxing
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Who do you think deserves the "Fans Favourite" of the Year 2024 Award among these Nigerian fighters?
●Adeyemi "Sense Boy" Opeyemi
●Oluwole "Black Tito" Bolatito
●Ridwan "Scorpion" Oyekola
●Elizabeth Oshoba
●Ojo Joy Nene
●Taiwo "Esepo" Agbaje
●Sikiru "Omo Iyaleleja" Shogbesan
●Rasheed "Fhally Boy" Adeyemo
●Sulaimon "Sulexzy" Ahmed
● Basit "Joker Boy" Adebayo
●Raheem "Baddo" Animasahun
●Idris "Zodpower" Hamza
The "Fans' Favourite" award is a special recognition given to a boxer who has gained the most popularity and admiration from the fans. This award is often based on factors such as:
1. Fan voting
2. Social media engagement
3. Crowd support duringy fights
4. Charisma and personality
5. Exciting fighting style
The Fans' Favourite award is a unique honor that acknowledges a boxer's ability to connect with the audience and build a loyal following.
#fightgistmedia #NIGERIABOXING #AfricaBoxing #worldboxing #boxingnews #FansfavouriteOfTheYear #bestboxer
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Who do you think deserves the "Comeback of the Year 2024" Award among these Nigerian fighters?
•Riliwan "Baby Face" Babatunde
•Isaac "I/D Star" Chukwudi
•Sulieman "Armour Tanka" Jafaru
• Taiwo "Esepo" Agbaje
Award will be presented to the winner by the end of January, 2025.
The "Comeback of the Year" award recognizes a boxer who has made a significant return to the sport after a period of inactivity, retirement, or a string of losses. This award acknowledges the boxer's determination, resilience, and success in reviving their career.
The award often considers factors such as:
1. Length of time out of the ring
2. Reason for the layoff (injury, personal issues, etc.)
3. Quality of opponents faced during the comeback
4. Number of wins and performance during the comeback year
The Comeback of the Year award is a prestigious honor that inspires boxers to persevere through adversity and strive for greatness.
#fightgistmedia #NIGERIABOXING #AfricaBoxing #worldboxing #boxingnews #FighterOfTheYear #bestboxer
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