Plans for a potential Anthony Joshua return bout in Nigeria have resurfaced in boxing industry reporting, with promoters and local stakeholders indicating a desire to stage the heavyweight star’s homecoming on African soil in early 2026. Promoter Ezekiel Adamu has discussed the idea publicly and says he has engaged government interlocutors about backing the show. If realised, the event would be one of the most commercially significant boxing matches ever held in Nigeria. Â
Industry observers caution that while government support and promoter ambition are important, staging a world-class heavyweight show requires complex logistics, broadcast guarantees and fighter contracts. For now the project remains in the planning and negotiation phase; confirmation will depend on commercial guarantees and the fighter’s camp.
