After Fury showdown, Joshua vs Itauma billed for Nigeria



Nigerianpromoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed plans to stage a blockbuster British-Nigerian showdown between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma in Nigeria next year, once Joshua’s long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury is settled,PUNCH Sports Extrareports.The Balmoral Promotions chief disclosed that he has already held talks with Chris Eubank Jnr over the possibility of the Briton headlining a card in Nigeria in December, while describing Joshua and Itauma as long-term targets for the country.Joshua had previously fielded offers to fight in Nigeria before he was involved in a car accident in December just outside Lagos, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends. Adamu also disclosed that he has held discussions with Frank Warren after Itauma, who like Joshua boasts Nigerian heritage, visited the country last year.“We made an offer for him (Joshua) to fight some time last year, but it has not happened yet,” Adamu told PA.“I am 100 per cent certain at some point we will have Joshua fight here in Nigeria. For us, I have always said it is never about perfection, it is always about momentum. So, we keep going and hopefully get Chris to fight here in December, and we will push on from there. We also have DAZN, which is our broadcaster, so things are falling in the right places.”Related NewsJoshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plansAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAdamu added that his conversation with Warren left him hopeful that an Itauma bout in Nigeria could materialise soon.“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. The Balmoral Promotions chief disclosed that he has already held talks with Chris Eubank Jnr over the possibility of the Briton headlining a card in Nigeria in December, while describing Joshua and Itauma as long-term targets for the country.Joshua had previously fielded offers to fight in Nigeria before he was involved in a car accident in December just outside Lagos, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends. Adamu also disclosed that he has held discussions with Frank Warren after Itauma, who like Joshua boasts Nigerian heritage, visited the country last year.“We made an offer for him (Joshua) to fight some time last year, but it has not happened yet,” Adamu told PA.“I am 100 per cent certain at some point we will have Joshua fight here in Nigeria. For us, I have always said it is never about perfection, it is always about momentum. So, we keep going and hopefully get Chris to fight here in December, and we will push on from there. We also have DAZN, which is our broadcaster, so things are falling in the right places.”Related NewsJoshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plansAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAdamu added that his conversation with Warren left him hopeful that an Itauma bout in Nigeria could materialise soon.“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. Joshua had previously fielded offers to fight in Nigeria before he was involved in a car accident in December just outside Lagos, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends. Adamu also disclosed that he has held discussions with Frank Warren after Itauma, who like Joshua boasts Nigerian heritage, visited the country last year.“We made an offer for him (Joshua) to fight some time last year, but it has not happened yet,” Adamu told PA.“I am 100 per cent certain at some point we will have Joshua fight here in Nigeria. For us, I have always said it is never about perfection, it is always about momentum. So, we keep going and hopefully get Chris to fight here in December, and we will push on from there. We also have DAZN, which is our broadcaster, so things are falling in the right places.”Related NewsJoshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plansAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAdamu added that his conversation with Warren left him hopeful that an Itauma bout in Nigeria could materialise soon.“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. “We made an offer for him (Joshua) to fight some time last year, but it has not happened yet,” Adamu told PA.“I am 100 per cent certain at some point we will have Joshua fight here in Nigeria. For us, I have always said it is never about perfection, it is always about momentum. So, we keep going and hopefully get Chris to fight here in December, and we will push on from there. We also have DAZN, which is our broadcaster, so things are falling in the right places.”Related NewsJoshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plansAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAdamu added that his conversation with Warren left him hopeful that an Itauma bout in Nigeria could materialise soon.“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. “I am 100 per cent certain at some point we will have Joshua fight here in Nigeria. For us, I have always said it is never about perfection, it is always about momentum. So, we keep going and hopefully get Chris to fight here in December, and we will push on from there. We also have DAZN, which is our broadcaster, so things are falling in the right places.”Related NewsJoshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plansAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAlalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fightAdamu added that his conversation with Warren left him hopeful that an Itauma bout in Nigeria could materialise soon.“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. Adamu added that his conversation with Warren left him hopeful that an Itauma bout in Nigeria could materialise soon.“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. “I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening. He said, ‘Yes, it will happen at some point,’ and hopefully next year or some time. Moses is also keen to fight here. Moses knows his roots, and he would like to fight here. Putting on an AJ v Moses fight here would be unreal, to be honest with you, and a major blockbuster.”“That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. “That would be a hell of a blockbuster fight and probably a Netflix kind of fight, but yeah, it would be great to have that type of fight here. The government is supporting what we are doing, and we have got some big, powerful brands here. We are speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard. Adamu previously worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos. Balmoral Promotions’ next show is scheduled for July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard.