…million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury and expects the young British heavyweight to surpass both former world champions. Itauma, 21, is unbeaten in 14 professional fights and faces Croatia's Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.The Chatham fighter has bee…

…meetingThe gathering brought together a significant concentration of northern political heavyweights alongside religious leaders, signalling an early push to consolidate support for the president ahead of the 2027 general elections. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The id…

…the noise, the electorate is functionally presented with a stark choice between two heavyweight gladiators. However, the defining question of the 2027 contest is not merely about a limited candidate menu. The central issue rests on what each candidacy signifies within the delicate socio-political architecture of Ogun S…

…has claimed his fight against Anthony Joshua is now in serious doubt after his British heavyweight rival asked for 'more money'.The pair had signed to fight in November, with Madison Square Garden in New York emerging as the likely location. But Fury has suggested in a social media video the blockbuster bout is in seri…

…defend democracy,” he said. Dalung further argued that the presence of several political heavyweights and government officials in Osun did not translate into electoral victory for the APC. “Despite the federal might, despite the 30 governors, 45 members of the National Assembly, national chairman, Senate president, Spe…

British-Nigerian heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma has declared that his motivation to beat Filip Hrgovic remains unchanged by news that the vacant IBF world title now hangs on the outcome of their fight, insisting the added prize means little to how seriously he takes the Croatian, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 21-…

…place in November Tyson Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, has disclosed that he expects the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to take place in November. While initial plans pointed to Wembley Stadium in the UK, discussions over start times for a global audience have heavily linked the fight to a U…

…and achieved great success as a tag team and as singles wrestlers. Both became NWA World Heavyweight Champions, and their impact extended across continents, with stardom in the United States and Japan. Despite his age, Dory Jr. fought frequently in Japan during the 2010s and remained active as late as 2024. Dory would…

…before. I knew if I did not get knockout, I could not win the fight." Before the super-heavyweight bout, Abdul told the BBC he wanted to become the new 'King of Scotland' - in reference to Amin declaring himself that name in 1976. After taking power in a coup in 1971, Amin ran a brutal regime during which an estimated…

…out of the ring after a tempestuous bout against England’s Damar Thomas in the super-heavyweight division. Despite landing three sweeping left hooks in the opening round, a short, stabbing left by Thomas earned a plainly displeased Aziz a standing count. Aziz swung wildly throughout the second and was deducted his seco…

…2025 after enjoying a long career as one of the promotion's top middleweight and light heavyweight fighters. He challenged Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title in 2019 but lost the bout.Despite announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts, Smith returned to competition earlier this year, fighting under Jo…

…significance to the Red Sea, the only other maritime route for oil shipments from global heavyweight Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s Houthi rebels, another Iran proxy, have so far insisted their blockade applies only to Saudi ports and vessels in the sea, but they have previously demonstrated an ability to make passage through t…

…Marley and Sam LarryFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Fuji music heavyweight King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, put socialite Sam Larry back in the public conversation during a live stage performance, with video surfacing online on Monday, July 27, 2026.During the event, KWAM 1, w…

…kept him on course for a Fury showdown, little more than 24 hours after the former world heavyweight champion stopped Mariusz Wach in Thailand.Joshua insisted Wembley, a 90,000-capacity stadium in north London best known as the headquarters of English football, was the only choice for his fight with Fury."When these co…

…teams and serve as the qualifying competition for nations seeking to challenge regional heavyweights Mexico and the United States. 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup Canada will be hoping to win only its second Concacaf title after lifting the trophy in 2000, while Panama will target a maiden Gold Cup triumph after finishing runne…

Anthony Joshua has secured a dramatic victory over Kristian Prenga, stopping the heavyweight challenger by knockout after a thrilling contest. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Joshua faced an early scare as Prenga came out aggressively and caught the former world champion with powerful punches in the opening round…

GistReel Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Saturday night when he faces Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, with victory expected to move him closer to a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury. The former world heavyweight champion will make his first appearance since defeating Jake Paul and returning…

…comments from Tyson Fury that the long-awaited clash between the two former world heavyweight boxing champions may not happen. Fury and Joshua are both back in the ring this week for bouts against Poland’s Mariusz Wach and Albania’s Kristian Prenga, respectively, that are seen as must-win warm-up fights if their ‘Battl…

…because the sport gives him purpose and direction. Reflecting on the loss, the former heavyweight champion said he chose to focus on the pain their families were experiencing rather than his own, adding that everyone grieves differently. Joshua also revealed that training with Oleksandr Usyk's team strengthened both hi…

…that 2026 would likely be Joshua’s final year in the sport, the former two-time heavyweight champion is now considering fighting for another three years. Joshua’s outlook changed following a difficult period that included a tragic car accident in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends and left him…

…birthday bash, gathering close friends, family, and a constellation of entertainment heavyweights to share in the milestone. Among the high-profile celebrities spotted at the vibrant event were Afrobeats superstar Davido and ace Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna, both of whom turned up to support the family and celebrate youn…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A group of political heavyweights within the All Progressives Congress APC in Benue State, including former loyalists of the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged loyalty to the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, as the 2027 ge…

…a match on Tuesday night, July 14 in Arlington, Texas, featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put together a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.It marks Spain's second-ever appearance in a World Cup fi…

…Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed victory late in the game. The results set up two heavyweight semi-final clashes, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina. England and Argentina will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries after both sides advanced from the quarter-finals. England’s…

Back in 1996 the first heavyweight fight between Andrew Golota and Riddick Bowe ended in total chaos and a riot in the ring.