Undefeated Nigerian heavyweight legend, Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi (21-0, 16 KOs), has declared his return to the worldwide boxing highlight with a daring assertion of intent — saying a three-fight Pay-Per-View marketing campaign earlier than the tip of the yr.
The proposed fights are anticipated to guide towards a long-awaited problem towards undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The 52-year-old former WBC Worldwide Heavyweight Champion, who made a profitable comeback in August after a 26-year hiatus, confirmed the brand new improvement whereas talking with reporters in Lagos.
The bouts shall be broadcast dwell and completely on Prizefighting.television, a premier streaming platform for fight sports activities.
“My comeback was not a curiosity; it was a promise. A promise to myself and to the world that I’m right here to complete what I began,” stated Ibeabuchi. “Usyk is the person on the prime. He is a superb champion. However his reign is momentary. I’m not coming again for tune-ups or nostalgia. I’m coming again for the undisputed title. Each struggle from now till I get to Usyk is a step in that route—a message to all the division that ‘The President’ is critical.”
The primary of the three scheduled fights will happen on 8 November, at an occasion headlined Ike Ibeabuchi vs Kabiru “KB Gosson” Towolawi in Lagos.
Towolawi, a heavy-hitting Nigerian contender, has recorded 26 skilled wins, with a formidable 84.6% knockout charge.
Ibeabuchi will then characteristic in two extra PPV contests — one on Thanksgiving Day (27 November ) and one other on Christmas Eve (24 December) — each but to be matched with confirmed opponents.
Based on the promoters, the sequence of fights will function a fast-track path to world title competition in 2026, signaling Ibeabuchi’s dedication to reclaim a spot among the many sport’s elite.
A spokesperson for Prizefighting.television praised the Nigerian’s ambition, describing his comeback as probably the most compelling narratives within the fashionable heavyweight period.
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“Ike Ibeabuchi’s return is without doubt one of the most compelling tales in heavyweight historical past. The truth that he’s committing to a three-fight PPV run in just some months reveals his plain deal with Usyk and the belts. Prizefighting.television is proud to be the unique house for ‘The President’s’ cost to the highest. Followers who buy these occasions shall be witnessing a boxing spectacle and a legendary profession revival in real-time,” the spokesperson stated.
Ibeabuchi, identified for his explosive energy and charisma, stays unbeaten since his skilled debut.
He holds notable victories over world-rated opponents similar to David Tua and Chris Byrd, and his comeback in August was broadly considered one in every of boxing’s most outstanding returns.
The sequence of fights, strategically timed throughout main US holidays, is predicted to attract world consideration and cement Ibeabuchi’s reemergence as a significant participant within the heavyweight division.
For his supporters, this newest declaration underlines what has all the time outlined “The President” — unshakable confidence, relentless ambition, and a burning want to complete what he began almost three many years in the past.
