Boxing: Joe Boy defends title against Ghanaian Nathaniel Nukpe



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The African Union Boxing (ABU) lightweight champion, Oto "Joe Boy" Joseph of Nigeria, will defend his title on July 29 at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty), in Ibadan

. The match makes a comeback to the capital of Oyo State, where it took place in March 2017.

Joe Boy will face Ghanaian opponent Nathaniel Nukpe in a 12-round contest, the most important of the seven fights of the evening.

Another big planned fight is the international middleweight competition between Nigeria's Akeem "Dodo" Sadiku and Franc Houanvoegbe of the Republic of Benin.

Was also fought the African Union and Olaf Federation's middleweight champion "Fijaborn" Fijabi, who will face Kazeem "Iberu" Ariyo in a national challenge duel.

The cruiserweight division will present Idowu "ID Cabasa" Okusote against Michael "Lion Heart" Godwin, while Prince "Lio N" Nwoye will face Ridwan "Scorpion" Oyekola in a lightweight duel.

The Light Welterweight category will see Vincent "Dada" Essien test his mettle against Segun "Showboy" Olalehin. There will also be a clash between Daniel "Big Shark" Emeka and Sulaimon "Olags" Adeosun

The best boxer of the event returns home with a prize of N1million attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy

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