Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, has revealed plans to host a major heavyweight title fight in December 2025.
Dr Adamu disclosed after the successful staging of Africa’s biggest boxing spectacle, ‘Chaos in the Ring’, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on October 1,
The historic Independence Day boxing night, organised by Balmoral Group Promotions in partnership with Amir Khan’s AK Promotions, showcased world-class action and positioned Nigeria as a growing hub for elite boxing.
In the main event, American cruiserweight Brandon Glanton stunned fans with a brutal sixth-round knockout of 2012 Olympian Marcus Browne in one of the evening’s most gripping contests.
There was also a special homecoming for Nigerian-born British boxer and former Commonwealth champion Dan Azeez, who delighted supporters with a fourth-round TKO win over Sulaimon Adeosun in his first-ever fight on Nigerian soil.
Speaking after the event, Dr. Adamu hailed the night as a milestone for African boxing and hinted at even bigger plans ahead.
“Nigeria is the home of heavyweights. I know they say Queensbury is the home of heavyweights, but really, Nigeria is the true home,” an elated Adamu declared.
He pointed to the country’s rich ties to the division like Moses Itauma, David Adeleye, Lawrence Okolie, Anthony Joshua, and even Deontay Wilder, who has Nigerian roots, as proof that Nigeria has long been central to heavyweight boxing.
“You have just seen what Taiwo Agbaje has achieved. It shows we have another champion ready to rise, and we are going to make it happen,” Adamu said after the fight night.
The Balmoral Promotions boss went further, directly challenging top Nigerian-bred heavyweights to headline a landmark fight on home soil.
“I’m challenging these guys, whether it’s Moses Itauma, David Adeleye, or Lawrence Okolie, we must have a proper heavyweight fight here in Nigeria. And we are going to make it happen.”
Adamu confirmed that the company’s next show is scheduled for December 19, with the fight card to be announced in the coming weeks.
