Former African featherweight champions Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje and Rilwan “Real Show Boy” Lawal will clash for the vacant IBO African Featherweight Title on December 26 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This highly anticipated bout is expected to be a thrilling showdown between two of Nigeria’s finest boxing talents.

Agbaje, the undefeated former West African and WBF Intercontinental Featherweight Champion, boasts an unblemished 16-0 record, including 11 knockouts. The 27-year-old Lagos native, renowned for his relentless high-volume punching style, views this fight as another step toward his ultimate goal of becoming a world champion.

“Hard work and self-discipline have kept me unbeaten, and I’m not stopping now,” Agbaje declared.

His opponent, Rilwan Lawal, brings a wealth of experience and an impressive 19-1 record with 13 knockouts. Known for his aggressive and technically precise fighting style, the 30-year-old Lagos-based boxer has already proven his dominance this year with a decisive unanimous decision win over Ojo Arabambi at the Freedom Park fight night.

With the IBO African Featherweight Title at stake, both fighters see this bout as an opportunity to secure their legacies and open doors to global recognition. Boxing fans across the continent eagerly await what promises to be an explosive contest, headlining a night packed with intense action and fierce rivalries.

The Balmoral Convention Centre, renowned for hosting elite sporting events, will serve as the backdrop for this monumental clash, highlighting Nigerian boxing’s growing presence on the international stage.