Despite Deontay Wilder’s unexpected loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia last week, Nigerian-born promoter, Dr Adrian Ogun, has said that plans are still on for the former WBC champion to fight Anthony Joshua in Nigeria.
Adrian explained that the initiative was aimed at reigniting the interest in boxing, saying that since both boxers are of Nigerian heritage, boxing fans in the country will be excited to see their compatriots compete for glory on the global stage.
“It will be a great spectacle seeing two Nigerians go against each other in a world title bout. If this happens, it will be the very first time two great boxers with Nigerian heritage will clash.
“For us, this is a good score not just for the Joshua and Wilder but for the Nigerian government. It is a bragging right that is not easy to come by because it will make the job of boxing promotion in Nigeria easier because the young boxers…
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