Former world champion set to host world-class boxing show in Lagos

Former world champion turned promoter Amir Khan has confirmed he is bringing world-class boxing to Nigeria in what promises to be a historic night for African sport.

Khan has teamed up with Dr. Ezekiel Adamu’s Balmoral Group Promotions to stage a stacked card in Lagos on October 1st, Nigerian Independence Day, with global broadcast rights secured by DAZN.

The main event sees American knockout artist Brandon Glanton (20-3, 17 KOs) square off against Liverpool’s returning former champion Rocky Fielding (30-3, 18 KOs) in a high-stakes cruiserweight showdown.

Fielding, who once shared the ring with Canelo Alvarez, said, “I’m back with fire. 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.”

But Glanton, who last fought Chris Billam-Smith, fired back, “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.”

The Independence Day fight night also boasts a stellar undercard, blending African and international stars

Richard Commey (30-5-1, 27 KOs), Ghana’s former IBF lightweight world champion, takes on rising Kazakh prospect Ray Seitzhanov (13-1, 9 KOs).

Dan Azeez (21-2-1, 13 KOs), former British, Commonwealth and European champion, will make his long-awaited Nigerian debut.

“Fighting in Nigeria on Independence Day is a dream come true. This is for my heritage, my people, and my pride. I’m ready to honor Nigeria with every punch I throw,” Azeez said.

Viral Ghanaian knockout artist Elvis ‘The Soldier’ Ahorgah (14-4, 13 KOs) returns to the spotlight.

Nigerian prospect Basit Adebayo (9-0, 4 KOs) faces Tanzania’s Tony Rashid (17-4-3, 11 KOs) for the WBO Africa title.

An unbeaten clash pits Kerem Ozman (5-0) against Tosin Osaigbovo (12-0, 8 KOs), Local star Yusuf Adeniji (12-0, 10 KOs) looks to extend his explosive knockout streak.