Sunday, 8 October 2017

2018 World Cup: France Edge Closer, Ghana Eliminated






France remained top of European qualifying Group A and inched closer to punching a ticket for the 2018 World Cup after Blaise Matuidi’s early goal saw off Bulgaria 1-0 on Saturday.

Juventus midfielder Matuidi, in for the injured Paul Pogba, gave Les Blues the lead in only the third minute with a fantastic shot from a tight angle into the far top corner.

Hugo Lloris produced a huge save later on to deny Georgi Kostadinov as Bulgaria looked to repeat the famous win over France that sent them to the 1994 World Cup, and Didier Deschamps’s men can now seal a spot with three points at home to Belarus on Tuesday.

Netherlands’ hopes of a playoff berth are fast fading despite a 3-1 win at Belarus on Saturday.

Sweden’s 8-0 bashing of Luxembourg now means the Dutch – must pull off a massive victory over Sweden in Amsterdam next week to stand a chance.

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to spare Portugal’s blushes in a 2-0 win over lowly Andorra, with AC Milan’s Andre Silva netting a late second.

The European champions will now go head-to-head with group leaders Switzerland in a winner-takes-all in Lisbon on Tuesday.

In the CAF qualifying zone, Ghana would not be joining neighbours Nigeria at the Mundial after managing only a 0-0 draw at Uganda that saw them eliminated.

The result means Egypt can join the Super Eagles with victory at home to winless Congo on Sunday.

South Africa recorded their first win in Group D with a 3-1 success against Burkina Faso despite losing Bongani Zungu to a red card in the second-half, but Senegal top group D after late goals from Diafra Sakho and Cheikh N’Doye earned them a 2-0 win at Cape Verde.

The Teranga Lions of Senegal now need to win one of next month’s double-header against Bafana Bafana to book a spot.

Group A will go down to the wire after DR Congo’s 2-1 win in Libya, although Tunisia need only a point at home to Libya in the final day to secure qualification after Youssef M’Sakni’s hat-trick helped them to a 4-1 win at Guinea.

Khalid Boutaib grabbed a hat-trick as Morocco romped to a 3-0 win over already eliminated Gabon.

The result means Ivory Coast – held to a 0-0 in Mali – host Morocco in a winner-takes-all clash in November.

Another Friend of Davido Found Dead in Car; Singer Mourns






Another friend of Davido identified as DJ Olu, the son of billionaire businessman Dapo Abiodun, is dead.

According to LIB, DJ Olu was found dead in his car on Saturday. Shortly after the news surfaced, folks close to the deceased revealed that the disc jockey was found dead alongside another friend simply identified as Chime.

The cause of both deaths has yet to be made public as at press time. However, shortly after the news surfaced, Davido took to his social media to mourn DJ Olu, noting that this is the second friend he has lost in a space of one week.

This sad news comes just a few days after Caroline Danjuma called out Davido days ago after sources revealed that her deceased friend, Tagbo Umeike, hung out with Davido and his team on the eve of his birthday, and his corpse was dumped at a Lagos hospital by unknown people hours later. Davido denied this, spurring a feud with the ex-wife of Musa Danjuma.

The investigation into Tagbo’s death is still ongoing, even though unconfirmed sources are chalking it down to alcohol intoxication.

Now, Davido has lost yet another friend and he has taken to his social media to post a distraught note.
He said:

                  





World Cup Qualifier: Stampede at Uyo Stadium Leaves Many Injured

Eagles celebrate Cameroon victory. Image: TheNff




Many fans of Nigeria’s Super Eagles were left injured on Saturday following a stampede that marred the team’s victory over Zambia in a FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture.

The stampede was said to have occurred at the entrance of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom state where the Super Eagles played the Chipolopolo of Zambia.

There was commotion at some of the entry points of the stadium as thousands of Nigerian football lovers who had gathered at the stadium tried to enter the stadium. Some of the football fans were allegedly attacked with sticks by soldiers deployed to the venue to control the crowd.

Journalists reported seeing bloodstains around the gate of the stadium in the aftermath of the stampede while policemen and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials were seen standing beside some unconscious fans.

Ambulances were also seen conveying injured persons to the hospital as some fans who escaped unhurt lamented the loss of some personal effects.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Elkana Bala, assured that the stampede would be investigated and refuted claims that people died at the stadium.

“It is confirmed that nobody died. But some persons were injured while struggling to gain access into the stadium. The injured persons were taken to hospital for medical attention,” Bala said.

Punch reports that the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh, also said he would call his counterpart in the ministry of Health to investigate the incident.



Largest Art Exhibition holds in Enugu in “Coal City Art Exhibition”





Enugu state witnessed the best of Arts as the second edition of “Coal City Art Exhibition” Themed UNSPOKEN WORDS took place in the coal city on September 30th to 1st October 2017 at Universal Hotel Enugu.


Exhibition at Enugu Art Exhibition
Coal City Art Exhibition 2nd edition themed Unspoken Words saw visual arts at its peak as 19 artist from across Nigeria showcased over 80 art works in what is seen as the largest art exhibition in the South eastern part of Nigeria.


Exhibition at Coal City Art Exhibition
The artist who exhibited their works are Ebube Onyenwe, Ama Goodness, Charles Marcelo, Collins obijiaku, Ekwueme Nancy Chioma, Jesutofunmi, Kayode Emmanuesl, Lucas Ugo, Eze Kizito, Nnadi Chukwuemeka, Okonkwo Chinedum, Omoloso Olatubosun Korede, Onwuka Modestus, Pascal Ogbuefi, Paul Mbah, Raymond Darlington, Victor Adésólá and sedge.

The exhibition brochure had all the works being exhibited, artists’ names and contact, guest had the brochure as a guild as they get into the exhibition venue.


Oarhe Ohis Kelvin (L), Hon Rita Mbah, Commissioner for Tourism (M), Onyeabor Ugwu (R).
The 2-day exhibition was declared open by the Enugu State Commissioner of Tourism Hon. Rita Mbah. The exhibitors took her through their various creative works. Day 2 also had the presence of Enugu State Commissioner of Local Government Affairs Hon. Chijioke Adeoga who also supported the exhibition.


Oahre Ohis Kelvin and Hon Chijioke Adeoga, Commissioner for Local Govt Affairs
The exhibition was later crowned with a surprised visit by Nigeria superstar music Artist PHYNO who also supported the exhibition by purchasing 3 works including one titled ABAKPA.


Phyno at the end of Coal City Art Exhibition
The organizers GHills Entertainment and Hometouch Studios said the exhibition was bigger than the previous edition and had over 600 guests from within and outside Enugu. The next edition holds in March 2018.

Oarhe Ohis Kelvin the organizer said we are not just doing events or an exhibition we are creating a platform, adding value to exhibitors, art lovers and promoting tourism in Enugu State and Nigeria at large.

See more photos:




Exhibition at Coal City Art Exhibition
Exhibition at Coal City Art Exhibition
Exhibition at Coal City Art Exhibition
Exhibition at Coal City Art Exhibition
Coal City Arts Exhibition




‘I ain’t do no Dumb s**t Like This’ – Nelly Claims Innocent of Rape Charge






Rapper Nelly has broken his silence on the shocking rape claim against him, saying he’s completely innocent and is a victim of targeting.

This comes after he was booked and released without being charged in the wake of the damning allegations, although he’s cancelled his performance scheduled for late Saturday, TMZ writes.

Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., said he’s beyond shocked at the “false allegation” and is confident he’ll be exonerated once the facts are in.

He claims he’s been targeted by the accuser but apologized to his loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting himself in a bad situation.

He also vows to take legal action against the “defaming claim” and reaffirms he’s not been charged with a crime yet.



In an email, Nelly’s lawyer Scott Rosenblum said they’re confident the charges would be dropped.

“Nelly is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation. Our initial investigation, clearly establishes the allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness. I am confident, once the scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges. Nelly is prepared to pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused by this clearly false allegation.”

Nelly, 42, is a three-time Grammy winner, including for the song Hot in Herre, which won the best male rap solo performance award in 2002, and for the song Shake Ya Tailfeather with Murphy Lee and Sean Combs.

He is also known for the hits Dilemma, alongside Kelly Roland, and Over and Over.





Tory Lanez in Trouble as Up-and-coming Rapper Accuses Him of Stealing His Concept





Tory Lanez has gotten into another fight, thankfully it is not a street fight this time.

Drama started yesterday when an up-and-coming rapper called Rai P called out the Canadian rapper for allegedly ripping off his concept.

From the screenshots made, Rai used a style of racing video games for his song, and shortly after, Tory Lanez adopted same. This upset Rai because he noted that Lanez has access to better resources and so sees no reason why the successful Canadian rapper would rip off the efforts of a struggling artist.

Many people expected Lanez to contact Rai directly, but the rapper who is famous for engaging in bare knuckle fights, hopped on the younger star’s page to cuss him out, thereby earning himself a lawsuit, at least that’s what the response felt like.



The rapper had yet to react to the lawsuit threat as at press time.




WATCH: Terrifying Gas Explosion in Ghana Sends Massive Fireball into the Sky


Ghana is still shaken after a gas station in Accra exploded, killing a yet to be disclosed number of people.

The explosion was caught on camera by many people showing a frightening fireball rising into the sky.

The explosion is said to have occurred at the state-owned GOIL liquefied natural gas station and that it spread to a Total petrol station across the street at the Atomic Junction, Guardian UK confirms.

Speaking with the press, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the deputy information minister, told a local radio station, “Unfortunately there are some fatalities and we are working to have the numbers. here are quite a number also injured.”

He added that the blaze was under control and that some 200 police officers were sent to the area to contain the chaos.

An eyewitness, Kobby Boateng, said he had just returned from the campus with his girlfriend when the explosion happened.

“All of a sudden, we heard a boom and the flash of an explosion, which made the building just shake and the lights went out,” he said. “People were rushing out of their rooms. Some of them were naked and the heat that was coming from that blast – my God, it was unbearable.”

The fatalities are yet to be confirmed. This tragedy comes two years after a tragic flood in Ghana caused massive gas explosion in the capital.

Meanwhile, watch the videos:











TBoss Boards Private Jet to See Eagles Match in Uyo, Fans Go Berserk






TBoss finally rolling like a boss, just as her name implies.lol.

Recall that during their stay at the Big Brother Nigeria house, TBoss noted that she was previously getting hit on by folks who fly private jets. That comment earned the ex-housemate major roasting on social media as folks perceived that to be some sort of bragging.

Shortly after the show ended, Efe boarded a jet to the city of his birth Jos, and his fans couldn’t resist dragging TBoss into the celebration. But it has been months since the show ended. Efe isn’t exactly famous anymore and it’s all because many people don’t like his music.

But TBoss continues to wax stronger, landing ambassadorial deals after deals, and yesterday, she boarded a private jet just to watch the match between Nigeria and Zambia and fans are still going gaga over the development.

See the photos:

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Saturday, 7 October 2017

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Notorious Kidnapper Killed as Police Rescue Abducted Woman in Cross River; 6 Ritualists Nabbed in Ogun





The Nigeria Police anti-kidnapping squad has killed a suspected kidnapper in Okoyong, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Two of the kidnap kingpin’s cohorts escaped during the operation that saw the release of an abducted victim, a woman whose name is yet to be released.

Vanguard reports that one of the suspects used the phone of the victim to contact family members to demand a ransom.

With the number being tracked, the caller was invited to a particular spot where he was shot dead and taken to Okoyong. Only, his colleagues escaped through a bush track in the area after a gun duel with the police.

Items recovered from the kidnappers’ hideout include guns, charms and other small weapons, while the suspect’s lifeless body was seen at the anti-kidnapping squad at the cultural centre in the state capital Calabar.

The incident has been confirmed by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) Ms Irene Ugbo, who said the kidnapper was gunned down on Friday before promising that her men will apprehend the two escaped gang members and others involved in terrorising the state.

“The incident is true; our officers arrested the suspect while others escaped. We shall get to them soon. However, the victim, a woman has been rescued,” Ms Ugbo said.

Meanwhile, Channels is reporting that six members of a syndicate that specialises in human killings for ritual purposes have been arrested by the Ogun State police command.

Ogun State Police Commissioner, Mr. Ahmed Iliyasu said they were arrested at different locations in the state capital and Owode Egba areas of the state.

Items recovered from the suspects include different human parts and charms.




Rapper Nelly Arrested for Allegedly Raping a Woman in Washington





Nelly has been charged with second degree rape.

According to TMZ, the American rapper, born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was arrested on Saturday after a woman accused him of raping her early this morning in Washington State. Nelly was scheduled to perform tonight in Ridgefield, Washington but now is in the custody of the police.


Another news source, KCPQ, added that the alleged victim told the police she joined Nelly’s tour bus after his performance Friday night at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington, that the alleged rape incident happened at around 3:45 am today.

The police said they found probable cause to arrest the artiste and he is currently being held at the South Correctional Entity jail in Des Moines on charges of second degree rape.

The rapper’s team has yet to speak up as at press time.

Breaking: Nigeria Qualify for 2018 World Cup






Nigeria have booked a spot at the 2018 World Cup after beating Zambia 1-0 in a keenly contested match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday.

It’s a sixth World Cup appearance for the Super Eagles, who join hosts Russia, defending champions Germany, five-time winners Brazil and 9 others to already qualify for the Mundial.

The victory gave the Eagles an unassailable six points lead in CAF qualifying Group B, eliminating the Chipolopolo of Zambia who needed a win to take the qualifiers to the final matchday.

Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda said pre-match that they’d come to pick all three points and true to his word, his young side matched the Eagles for long spells of the end-to-end tie in Uyo.

After a tight opening, Fashion Sinkala found space in the Eagles area after 10 minutes only to see his left-footed drive sail harmlessly wide.

Nigeria responded with the clearest chance of the opening half after Moses Simon’s square pass from the right was narrowly missed by a lounging Odion Ighalo.

Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa was at full stretch to deny Augustine Mulenga’s 30-yard drive, while Ighalo blasted wide from inside the area after good work from Victor Moses at the other end. The Eagles lost some of the edge in the midfield, particularly after the injury to Ogenyi Onazi.

It was largely a scrimmage in the second period until substitute Alex Iwobi fired in Shehu Abdullahi’s cut-back to send the home fans into raptures.

Zambia responded with a number of half chances late on, but the Eagles held firm for the priceless three points and a place among football elites next summer.



Trouble? Shakira Moves out of Gerard Pique's Home



If rumours are anything thing to go by, pop sensation, Shakira and husband Gerard Pique have separated after six years together.
Sources in Spain say the Colombian singer initiated the move on the grounds that she could ‘no longer cope with the situation’ with her footie husband as she moves out of their home in Barcelona.

“It’s something serious and she has been the one who has finally made the decision,” the source said, as per Metro.

The couple have two sons together – four-year-old Milan and two-year-old Sasha – and were last spotted together in June at the wedding of Pique’s Barcelona teammate, Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo, with Shakira posting a happy snap of the pair on Instagram.

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The surprise split comes weeks after Shakira, 40, spoke of the importance of family, revealing that they put it first in all of their decisions.

“We try to do the best we can. There’s a lot of love; that’s the foundation of any family. You have to take care of it and dedicate time. Family is the most important thing for me; the rest is secondary,” she told HOLA! USA’s September issue.

Only recently, Pique poured cold water on reports that he and Shakira are on the verge of splitting by sharing a sweet family photo which he captioned: ‘#Sunday Family time!’, while also tagging her in the snap.

It’s been a stormy week for the 30-year-old defender who had to endure boos as Spain beat Albania 3-0 to book a spot in the 2018 World Cup.

Pique is a staunch supporter of Catalan independence and had threatened to quit Spain over the referendum vote.

Protests after assassination of Mozambique mayor on 'Day of Peace'

Residents in Mozambique’s northeastern city of Nampula engaged in protests over the assassination of their mayor, Mahumudo Amurane.

According to reports, the mayor was shot dead on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, in front of his house. Amurane, a known anti-corruption crusader, was shot three times in his abdomen by unknown assailants according to police.

The day in question happened to be the ‘Day of Peace,’ an occasion on which the Mozambican government celebrates a peace accord ending years of war.





The 2017 edition marks the 25th anniversary of the day the country signed the Rome Peace deal. The said deal was signed between the ruling Frelimo and main opposition Renamo in 1992 as the formal end to a 16-year civil war.

People of Nampula, Mozambique’s third biggest city, took to the streets to protest the murder and to call for action to be taken. Social media photos shared by a Human Rights Watch researcher showed people burning tyres in the middle of roads.

The motive for the killing is not known as police continue their investigations. He won his mandate with the opposition Mozambique Democratic Movement but was planning to seek re-election as an independent candidate after a fallout. The next municipal elections are scheduled for 2018.




How we stopped Badoo killings in Ikorodu – Lawmaker





Mr Sanai Agunbiade, a Lagos lawmaker has revealed how the dreaded bado group in Ikorodu were finally stopped.

Speaking during a Constituency Stakeholders Meeting themed: True Representation and Accountability, Agunbiade said:
“We were troubled by Badoo, but we all played a prominent role behind the screen and Badoo killing has stopped forever.
“I also took it upon myself to stop militancy in our community, “said Agunbiade representing Ikorodu 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

On things he has done for the community, Agunbiade said:





“We have continued to improve on our legislative competences and accomplishments over the past two years.
“We have also initiated various legislation effectively addressing challenges such as ritual killings, kidnapping, land grabbing, armed robbery and other crime-related issues,” Agunbiade said, adding that the meeting was organised to strengthen participatory democracy.

The residents of Ikorodu Constituency 1 turned out in large numbers to present their demands and expectations which included the construction of Odonguyan and Owutu roads.

(NAN)



I do not know how Evans was able to lure me into this crime - Civil engineering graduate laments





53 -year-old suspected robber and kidnapper, Linus Opara, in his statement to newsmen said he is yet to understand how Evans, who did not attend any school, was able to lure him into kidnapping.

Linus, who is a Civil Engineering graduate said: ”Do not look at my white hair; it is not as a result of old age. Rather, my hair turned white because of long suffering after my graduation as a civil engineer from the University of Ibadan. It is still a surprise to me how an illiterate person like Evans was able to lure me into kidnapping and all his illicit business.

”I studied Civil Engineering in the University of Ibadan. I am married with four children and they are still schooling. My wife is a graduate of Accountancy from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), but she has not secured work till date.


“I am not anything to Evans. We only address him as chairman and sometimes as president of group of companies. I was arrested and taken to the State Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) building in Ikeja on 20th July, 2017.




“I saw Evans for the first time the day I supplied a nutrition supplement because I am a distributor. The second time I met Evans was when policemen took me from their cell to an unknown place in Lagos, because I was blindfolded. I could not see where they were taking me to.

”It was when they took me to Evans that they removed the blindfold and I saw him. I addressed him as Nwachinemelu. Police were asking both of us questions and I was answering accordingly.

“They asked me how many times I worked for Evans and I said two times, and that I turned him down the third time that he asked me to do another job. I told the police that I monitored victims for him and he paid me. I did not know the names of the victims.

”During the first work I did for him, he sent a motorcycle rider to meet me at Olowola Bus Stop. He gave my phone number to him and he called me. When I met him, I asked him where he was taking me to. He said he was taking me to Trade Fair area. So I entered (sic) his motorcycle and he took me to under the bridge at Trade Fair.

”He drove (rode) towards Mile 2 area. Evans called me and asked where we were and I told him. But he asked me to go home; that I had done well.

“When we reached Alakija, I told him and he said I should not worry myself; that he had told others to allow me to go to my house. When he called again, he asked me to send my bank account number to him. I sent my First Bank account number to him and he wired the sum of N2 million to my account. I was surprised.

”The second time, it was the same process as he already had my bank account number. He sent me the sum of N700,000.

“When he called me for the third job, I told him that I was not interested, because I started sensing some errors in the business, like getting afraid for the kind of money he was giving me. The money he was giving me in the twinkle of an eye was bigger than the money I used to make in a whole year as a civil engineer.”



IK Ogbonna's Wife Reveals Secret To A Happy Marriage

Sonia Morales-Ogboona, in a new IG post, gave the secret to any happy marriage.

According to the beautiful mom of one, learning to love yourself, is the first step.

She wrote:


'What is the key to HAPPY MARRIAGE? Y'all think it's about finding an "ideal" partner that will save u,take care of you and make you happy? Well no. It will NEVER BE ENOUGH. The key is : Learn how to BE HAPPY BY YOURSELF FIRST. Because a human being that is happy on his/her own will never settle to be miserable with someone else. When you find happiness on your own then you will be able to spread it and share it with someone else . You can't give what you don't have right? And you can't expect from other human being what you CANT give yourself. No one can save you but the super human you see in the mirror so stop thinking that your happiness is out there in some future tense,laying in order person's hand. All the magic begins in YOU! Yes , YOU ARE THAT POWERFUL !"



See How Angry Youths Destroyed Chinese Properties over Alleged Killing of a Ghanaian





Angry youths in Ghana, on Friday, went on rampage in the town of Wassa Akropong in the Western Region over the alleged killing of a Ghanaian by the Chinese.


Destroyed vehicles. Image: Modern Ghana
The youths went about town smashing properties belonging to the Chinese and setting cars ablaze.







Burnt vehicle. Image: Modern Ghana



Modern Ghana reports that a Chinese national was reported to have opened fire and killed the yet to be named Ghanaian on Friday. See other photos of the carnage below.


Destroyed properties. Image: Modern Ghana
Burnt vehicle. Image: Modern Ghana



Queen of Rap: Cardi B Emerges Winner at BET Hip Hop Awards 2017






Cardi B is fast becoming the new Queen of Rap.

Last night at the 2017 edition of the BET Hip Hop Awards held at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami, the Bodak Yellow rapper raked in all the best awards which include the Single of the Year, the Best New Artist and also the Hustler of the Year.

Just Jared reports that the 24-year-old Bronx rapper was joined on the Miami stage by her boyfriend, Offset from Migos, Blac Chyna, Lil Yachty, DJ Khaled and his longtime love, Nicole Tuck and their son, Asahd.

This heartwarming update comes barely two weeks after her Bodak Yellow moved from no. 2 to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the first female rapper to rule without any assistance from other acts since Lauryn Hill’s Doo Wop (That Thing) in 1998.

Cardi B is rising, and hopefully she will sustain the tempo.

Congratulations to her!




Vitali Klitschko Vows to Return to Boxing and Avenge Brother Wladimir’s Loss to Joshua


For Vitali Klitschko, boxing remains a family affair and he wants to make a sensational return to the ring to avenge his brother Wladimir’s defeat to Anthony Joshua.

Joshua, 28, won a knockout over Wladimir in their epic heavyweight clash April 29, and now Vitali fancies a crack at the Nigerian-born Brit whom he described as ‘lucky’.

Vitali takes some of the blame for the loss, saying he feels guilty for telling his brother to not be too active in round six as he felt Joshua would tire out with his muscular physique, Sun writes.

AJ
Wladimir dropped Joshua in the sixth round but didn’t do enough to end the tie, allowing the younger fighter to recover from the knockdown in round six to come back and stop him in round 11.

“It was great fight of Wladimir and Joshua, great fight,” Vitali said on FightHubTV.

“I feel a bit guilty, because I told to Wladimir in the corner please don’t be so active in round number six when Wladimir sent Joshua to the floor.

“I expect a big-muscled athlete to not recover, I was surprised, Joshua recovered so fast and stopped Wladimir.

“If I didn’t tell him to stop, then Wladimir might have knocked him out, six or maybe round number seven.”

Klitschkos


A former WBC heavyweight champion, Vitali, 46, defended the title ten times before retiring in 2012 to focus on a career in politics.

He pointed to times in the past he and his brother have defended each other against heavyweight opponents, adding he wants to bring the belts back to his family.

“A fight against Joshua is my best wish. I have a feeling I can do it better, I have to fight Joshua and bring back the belt to the family.

“Wladimir was for a long time the best heavyweight in the world. Joshua stopped him and this means he is the best one.

“But that was just a lucky fight, a lucky day for Joshua.”




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