Former WBA light heavyweight beltholder Rocky Fielding and cruiserweight contender Brandon Glanton will fight in Nigeria on October 1.
The bout will be promoted by former 140lbs champion Amir Khan, who is working with Dr Ezekiel Adamu’s Balmoral Group Promotions.
Other familiar names on the bill include light heavyweight contender Dan Azeez, as well as Ghanaian duo, former champ Richard Commey, and the charismatic former soldier Elvis Ahorgah.
The card will be broadcast on DAZN and the Nigerian Independence Day event is also being held in association with the National Sports Commission of Nigeria.
Glanton, 33, is 20-3 (17 KOs) and is coming off an April decision loss to ex-WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith.
Liverpool’s Rocky Fielding, 38 and inactive for three years, is 30-3 (18 KOs), and suffered a high-profile loss to Canelo Alvarez back in 2018 in New York and has not boxed since a stoppage defeat to Azeez in Bournemouth in 2022.
“I’m coming to Lagos to settle the score with Rocky Fielding. Our styles guarantee fireworks, and I’m ready to prove I belong at the top of the cruiserweight division,” said Glanton. “This fight is my chance to show the world what I’m capable of.”
Fielding said: “After three years out, I’m back with a fire to claim my place at the top. “Beating Glanton in Lagos will show everyone I’m ready for a world title shot. The cruiserweight division is wide open, and I’m coming for it all.”
Azeez, a former British, Commonwealth and European champion, is 21-2-1 (13 KOs) and the British-Nigerian is having his first fight in Africa.
“Fighting in Nigeria on Independence Day is a dream come true,” said Azeez. “This is for my heritage, my people, and my pride. I’m ready to put on a show and honor Nigeria with every punch I throw.”
Veteran Commey is 30-5-1 (27 KOs), and he will face Kazakh Ray Seitzhanov, 13-1 (9 KOs), while the often-entertaining Ahorgah is 14-4 (13 KOs).
Dr Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, said: “This historic fight night on Nigerian Independence Day marks a monumental moment for African boxing. We are proud to partner with AK Promotions to showcase Nigeria’s immense talent and passion to the world, celebrating our heritage and potential on a global stage.”
Khan added: “I’m thrilled to bring world-class boxing and the world’s eyes onto Nigeria for the first time. This event is about more than just fights – it’s about inspiring a new generation and showcasing the heart and skill of Nigerian boxers alongside international stars. Lagos is ready to shine.”
Also on the card, Nigeria lightweight Basit Adebayo, 9-0 (4 KOs), will face Tanzania’s Tony Rashid, 17-4-3 (11 KOs), for the WBO Africa Title, and 5-0 junior welter Kerem Ozman meets 12-0 (8 KOs) Tosin Osaigbovo. Undefeated lightweight Yusuf Adeniji, 12-0 (10 KOs) is on the card, too.
Credit: Boxingscene
