Promoter Ezekiel Adamu hopes to stage an all-British showdown between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma in Nigeria next year.
Balmoral Promotions chief Adamu recently invited Chris Eubank Jr over to Nigeria to discuss the possibility of him headlining there in December, while Joshua and Itauma remain long-term targets.
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Joshua fielded offers to fight in Nigeria last yearCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom
Joshua had fielded offers to compete in Nigeria before he was involved in a tragic car accident in December just outside Lagos, which killed two of his close friends.
Adamu also sat down with Frank Warren after Itauma visited Nigeria last year.
Both men come from Nigerian heritage, and according to Adamu, the pair have shown interest in boxing in the West African nation.
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With the backing of the Nigerian government, Adamu believes he can tempt the pair into the ring together after AJ’s long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury in late 2026.
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“We made an offer for him [Joshua] to fight some time last year, but it hasn’t 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’ve 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’ll push on from there.
“We also have DAZN, which is our broadcaster, so things are falling in the right places.
“I had a meeting with Frank Warren as well, and we spoke about it happening [with Itauma fighting in Nigeria].
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Itauma’s promoter Warren has held talks with Adamu about boxing in Nigeria as well
“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’re doing, and we’ve got some big, powerful brands here.
“The broadcasters are keen to have these type of things happen.
“We’re speaking with DAZN and looking to build Africa as the next home of combat sports.”
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Adamu worked with Queensberry Promotions last year to host fights for Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka in Lagos.
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Balmoral Promotions’ next show will take place on July 31, with former world title challenger Liam Williams set to feature on the undercard.