…2026, the lady gets married and receives numerous gifts from friends and family. While unboxing the gifts, the lady noticed a familiar box wrapped in an old wrapping paper. To her surprise, she realized that it was the same gift she had gifted that friend of hers. The friend had not opened the box since 2023; the custo…

…venue has also hosted rugby union matches, the World Rugby Sevens Series Grand Final, boxing events and music concerts,” UEFA said. The 2027 final will be Madrid’s sixth European Cup or Champions League final. The Santiago Bernabeu previously staged the finals in 1957, 1969, 1980 and 2010, with only London having hoste…

A former boxing world champion has tragically passed away at the age of 59.Jorge 'Locomotora' Castro, an Argentine great who won 130 of his 144 fights across a 20-year career, died on Wednesday, October 14, after suffering a heart attack at a bingo hall. Castro's daughter, Quimely, confirmed the cause of death and gave…

…move after APC rally puts Tinubu and Seyi in the spotlight. Portable fled from the boxing ring Legit.ng reported that a video capturing the dramatic moment Nigerian singer Portable walked out of the ring during his fight against actor Charles Okocha had sparked reactions online.In the footage, Portable appeared unwilli…

Puerto Rican boxing legend Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gomez, a three-weight world champion renowned for his devastating punching power, has died aged 69. Gomez, who won world titles at super-bantamweight, featherweight and super-featherweight, compiled an impressive professional record of 44 victories in 48 fights, with 42 of…

…accordingly. The final closure of the year is scheduled for Saturday, December 26, for Boxing Day, a recognised Nigerian public holiday.The remaining US Embassy and Consulate holiday closures for 2026 are:S/NDateDayHolidayObserved by1.October 12, 2026MondayColumbus DayUnited States2.November 11, 2026WednesdayVeterans D…

…environment. Goskey had also claimed that Speed Darlington received ₦30 million for his boxing match against Carter Efe but paid him only a fraction of the amount. Reports surrounding the dispute have cited different figures for the payment, with the latest description putting it at ₦250,000. Watch the video below … “Y…

…for the attack by deepening his exposure to extremist material and training in boxing under a private coach, the attorney general's statement indicated.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Before joining Flydubai in January 2026, al-Hammami worked at Oman Air between 2020 and…

…rest and spend time together. Photo holiday gives Nigerians needed restThe Christmas and Boxing Day holidays bring to a close a full year of public observances in Nigeria.Nigerians earlier marked Independence Day on October 1, among other federally declared holidays throughout the year.For many Nigerian workers, public…

…that time and time again,” he said. The December bout forms part of a busy stretch of boxing before the year ends, with Ben Whittaker facing Conor Wallace on October 3, Daniel Dubois meeting Fabio Wardley in a rematch on October 17, and Canelo Alvarez taking on Christian Mbili on October 31, all ahead of the Fury-Joshu…

…TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, Level Up, on October 2, 2022. Four years later, the reality star marked the anniversary after defeating Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing b…

…television star, Phyna, and skit maker, Carter Efe, emerged winners in the celebrity boxing bouts at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026, while Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethroned Godday “Zodsolo” Appah in the main event.…

…comedian and content creator, Carter Efe, ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing bout. The two entertainers are scheduled to face each other on October 1, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of the ‘Chaos in the Ring’ series. Speed Darlington has co…

…to stay in Washington during talks on the Iran war. Kremlev is head of the International Boxing Association (IBA), with which the International Olympic Committee severed links after repeated warnings over financial governance and ethical concerns. – Putin ties – Russian President Vladimir Putin presented Kremlev with t…

Moses Itauma 'million times better' than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua - Boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed Former British professional boxer, Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury and expects the young British heavyweight to surpass both former wor…

…heightStanding at 6'3", he competes in combat sports with a background in wrestling and boxing. He trained at Team Bodyshop MMA in Los Angeles, where he developed his fighting style.Raja Jackson's motherRaja was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Rampage and an unnamed woman from his earlier years. Little is known…

…If you [Joshua] don't want to get it on I'll fight somebody else in November." Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith had told Sky Sports earlier this week it was a 'critical week' for negotiations, but he was optimistic about an agreement. "It will be disappointing for it not to be in the UK, but at the same time if it mean…

…Death Row Records boss Suge Knight. Tupac had been in Las Vegas to watch a Mike Tyson boxing match at the MGM Grand on September 7, 1996, hours before a white Cadillac pulled alongside the car and gunfire erupted. He died from his injuries six days later. Davis, 63, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, is t…

…who once held a 16-0 professional record with 13 knockouts, was regarded as one of boxing's brightest prospects before his career was cut short in October 2015. He suffered a brain bleed during a bout against American boxer, Terrel Williams, at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. He was knocked down twice in the…

…Intermediate Games scheduled to hold in Lagos from October 1 to 15, with the Ogun State Boxing Association concluding the 16th edition of the Wale Edun Boxing Hall of Fame at the weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The competition, sponsored by former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was held at the Alake Sports Comple…

…N500 million to Peter Okoye, to challenge his twin brother, Paul Okoye in a celebrity boxing fight. Soso offered Peter the money during his performance on Sunday night. A viral video on social media captured Soso in the crowd raising up his phone to show the offer to Peter who was performing on the stage. The text that…

…won the title, should he defeat Hrgovic at the O2 Arena on August 29. Speaking to DAZN Boxing, Itauma was asked whether having a belt on the line added extra pressure to the contest. “Not really, the belts just come with the performance. With boxing Hrgovic, I was taking him serious, and now the belt is on the line, I…

…the fight to a US venue, such as Madison Square Garden in New York. In a chat with Boxing Scene, Warren noted that the final details remain up to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh to formally reveal. "Of course I do, but they contacted Wembley, didn't they, Sela, and asked if they would push the time back and, as far as I…

…event ended on Sunday. Among those reportedly missing are four members of Uganda’s boxing team. According to NBS Sport, the boxers did not board the flight back to Uganda, with one of the athletes reportedly saying they planned to seek asylum in Scotland. The four were identified by Ugandan media as Nuhu Batte, Angel K…

…States. The final holiday closure for the year will be on Saturday, December 26, for Boxing Day, a recognised public holiday in Nigeria. The embassy advised visa applicants and those seeking passport, notarial or other consular services to schedule their appointments with the holiday timetable in mind, as regular publi…