So, Amir Khan has woken up one morning, looked at his trophy cabinet in the UK, and decided, “You know what? Let’s go to Lagos and throw some punches.”
And I don’t mean punches at danfo drivers on Third Mainland Bridge. I mean the real thing—gloves, ropes, lights, and that booming ring announcer voice that makes even your neighbour stand up like he’s in the front row.
Independence Day Vibes
October 1st, when Nigeria is busy celebrating Independence with parades, rice, and maybe no light, Amir Khan says he’s bringing a full boxing carnival to Lagos. Yes, Lagos—where traffic jams last longer than some heavyweight fights.
The card? It’s not small boys o. Rocky Fielding is un-retiring to lace up again. And Dan Azeez—the Nigerian-British bruiser—will also be on the bill. So at least, when our people climb the ring, it won’t just be to wave flag and sing anthem.
And Then… Anthony Joshua?
Here’s the spicy part. Khan is whispering—no, shouting—that he wants to set up Anthony Joshua to fight in Nigeria. Imagine that. AJ walking out at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Yoruba drummers on one side, Hausa praise singers on the other, Igbo chants filling the air… and then BOOM, he starts throwing bombs in the ring.
Whether it will happen or not, na gist wey sweet. Nigerians love gist. And the idea alone will keep Twitter busy for weeks.
Lagos, Get Ready
Now, let’s be real—boxing in Lagos isn’t child’s play. Forget the punches; the real fight will be between Khan’s organisers and Lagos logistics. Ring fit enter? NEPA fit behave? Crowd go allow? Security go hold? These are the real heavyweight battles.
But if they pull it off? Oh boy… Lagos will never be the same again.
Final Word
So, yes—Amir Khan wants to give us a Lagos Boxing Night that will shake not just Nigeria, but Africa. We’ve hosted music concerts, political rallies, and even religious crusades that blocked entire streets. But a proper world-class boxing night? That one go sweet.
And if Anthony Joshua really comes home to fight? My brother, cancel your plans. Lagos traffic go hold you till Monday, but at least, it will be history you’ll tell your grandchildren.