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• Ike Ibeabuchi to fight three times before Christmas in Usyk pursuit

The heavyweight division has been shaken once again — and this time, it’s from one of its most infamous names. Legendary and still undefeated Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi’s return (21-0, 16 KOs) is confirmed to World Boxing News, and he is on a “direct, serious, and aggressive path” toward challenging undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. Ibeabuchi,… ...2025
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• Briggs Accuses Ibeabuchi of Greed, Wants Amir Khan Intervention

Shannon Briggs has fired a blistering warning at former contender Ike Ibeabuchi, claiming the ex-heavyweight is asking for too much money to make a fight happen. Briggs says Ibeabuchi’s $500,000 price tag proves he’s more interested in a payday than proving himself in the ring. Briggs vs Ibeabuchi The former contender, who finished his professional… »Briggs Accuses Ibe...2025
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• EXCLUSIVE: Ike Ibeabuchi set for rapid return after comeback win
Ike Ibeabuchi’s remarkable comeback continues to make headlines after “The President” halted Idris Afinni in three rounds last weekend, ending 26 years of inactivity. Now, one of Ibeabuchi’s representatives has exclusively told World Boxing News that plans are already underway for the 52-year-old to fight again within the next month. The swift return comes as… ...2025
• Undefeated 52 Year old Ike Ibeabuchi Stops Idris Afinni, Calls Out Oleksandr Usyk – Video Highlights

Ike Ibeabuchi Stops Idris Afinni in Three Rounds, Calls Out Oleksandr Usyk By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Lagos, Nigeria (August 24th, 2025)– After 26 years of imprisonment and inactivity, Ike Ibeabuchi, Age 52, 21-0 with 16 knockouts, Lagos, Nigeria, stopped Idris Afinni, 18-9-2 with 15 knockouts, Lagos, Nigeria, in three rounds […]...2025
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• EXCLUSIVE: Extreme Ike Ibeabuchi PPV demand crashes system
The long-awaited return of Ike Ibeabuchi created such a frenzy that the event’s official broadcaster, Prizefighting.tv, says its payment processor buckled under the pressure. Speaking exclusively to World Boxing News, promoters revealed the massive global surge in pay-per-view buys was so extreme that the system’s fraud filters mistakenly flagged the wave of purchases as ‘suspici...2025
• The Surreal Ike Ibeabuchi Comeback And How Far Can It Possibly Go?
‘I Like Ike!’ was the slogan 1950s president Dwight D. Eisenhower used as he campaigned for office, ... continue The Surreal Ike Ibeabuchi Comeback And How Far Can It Possibly Go? @ Boxing News 24/7...2025

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• Gabriel Rosado Wins by Knockout at 39 and Calls Out Edgar Berlanga – Video

Theatre of the Unexpected! Gabriel Rosado Wins by Knockout at 39 and Calls Out Edgar Berlanga By Robert Brizel, Head Real Comeback Media Boxing Correspondent Los Angeles, CA (August 5th, 2025)– In the 2025 era of improbable comebacks, Jeremy Bates, Ike Ibeabuchi, Oliver McCall and more, here’s an interesting noteworthy comeback not in the heavyweight […]...2025
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• Ike Ibeabuchi To Return To The Ring In December!
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• 51-year-old Ike Ibeabuchi to make shock professional comeback next month

When the great heavyweights of the 1990’s are mentioned, the likes of Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis understandably stick out. However, amongst those superstars there was a plethora of under-appreciated talent beneath, none more so than Ike Ibeabuchi. Now, at 51-years-old, ‘The President’ is set to make a shocking comeback to professional boxing. […] The post 51-year-old Ike ...2024
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• Ike Ibeabuchi set to return to the ring in December
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• Bizarre Fight Between Ike Ibeabuchi And Danny Williams Looming?
Ike Ibeabuchi has not yet given up hope of fighting again. The 52-year-old was a seriously talented ... continue Bizarre Fight Between Ike Ibeabuchi And Danny Williams Looming? @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
• Danny Williams, 51, says Ike Ibeabuchi, 52, fight not done
EXCLUSIVE | Former world heavyweight title challenger Danny Williams has updated World Boxing News on a potential fight with Ike Ibeabuchi. Reports surfaced earlier this week that Williams held talks to be Ibeabuchi’s comeback opponent after a 26-year absence from the sport. Ibeabuchi confirmed his return to boxing after a lengthy prison sentence. Before incarceration,… The ...2025
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• Mike Tyson conqueror demands date for mythical Ibeabuchi fight
EXCLUSIVE | Heavyweight veteran boxer Danny Williams revealed a surprising twist to World Boxing News on a potential fight with former contender Ike Ibeabuchi. Williams, 51, told WBN exclusively on June 11, “All I can say right now is that (Danny) Williams vs Ike (Ibeabuchi) is not on. I’ll let you know if things change.”… The post Mike Tyson conqueror demands da...2025
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• 25 Years Ago Today: When “President” Ike Ibeabuchi KO’d Chris Byrd In Frightening Fashion
This one was just plain scary. It was 25 years ago today when unbeaten, emerging ... read more 25 Years Ago Today: When “President” Ike Ibeabuchi KO’d Chris Byrd In Frightening Fashion @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
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• EXCLUSIVE: Danny Williams forced out of fight despite passing MRI
World Boxing News has been informed directly by promoters at Prizefighting.tv of the real reasons behind Danny Williams’ withdrawal from his scheduled clash with the returning Ike Ibeabuchi. Rumors had circulated regarding Williams’ medical clearance, but the promotion insists the British veteran passed every test with no issue before disaster struck in training camp. Danny… ...2025
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• Fans warned as Williams breaks silence on $30 Ibeabuchi PPV
Former heavyweight contender Danny Williams has refused to comment on his upcoming bout with ex-convict Ike Ibeabuchi, scheduled for August 23 in Lagos. The event, bizarrely marketed and available via $29.99 pay-per-view, has already drawn widespread scrutiny due to Ibeabuchi’s twenty-six-year absence from the ring and Williams’ decline in recent years. Williams’ Comments Add to&...2025
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