British-born Nigerian heavyweight contender Kingsley Ibeh has publicly called for a clash with former world champion Anthony Joshua to be staged in Nigeria, asserting confidence he could secure a knockout victory. Ibeh’s camp said staging a high-profile fight at home would galvanise Nigerian boxing fans, provide a global stage for local talent development and boost the country’s sports tourism profile.
Ibeh described the potential bout as a career-defining opportunity and urged promoters to explore Lagos or Abuja as possible venues, promising to work with local organisers on security, logistics and crowd management. Boxing analysts and fans reacted with excitement and scepticism in equal measure, noting the logistical challenges of hosting world-class heavyweight fights but also acknowledging the symbolic resonance of such an event for Nigerian boxing.
Promoters said any talks would require formal approaches from both camps, confirmation of fight purses, and adherence to global boxing regulations. They warned that staging a safe, marketable event at that scale would demand early planning, regulatory approvals and international broadcast arrangements.
