{
  "id": 8142430,
  "title": "Boxers battle for three titles at De Lads’ showdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T01:40:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 14th edition of the De-Lads Boxing Promotion's Battle of the Ages series, known as 'No Reconciliation', is set to take place at the NIS Gymnasium in Lagos on September 26. This event promises three championship bouts, including a rematch between Ridwan \"Sojar Boy\" Oyekola and Tosin \"Scorpion\" Osaigbovo for the WBA Africa Gold lightweight title, and features seven professional fights and one celebrity bout. Promoter Alhaji Waheed highlighted the event's growth, attributing it to the support provided by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC). The NBBofC's Dr. Rafiu Oladipo expressed his hope for Nigeria producing future Commonwealth and world champions, emphasizing the importance of boxing as one of the country's top two sports. The celebrity fight pits Kelvin Power against bodybuilder Viper, with the latter allegedly owing Power N1.5m. Fighters traded heated words ahead of the event, with some vowing not to let the bout go the distance while others claimed they had no reason to fear their opponents. The event is sponsored by Bet9ja Foundation, Fearless, LSSC, and other partners.",
  "summary": "Three boxing titles will be up for grabs at the 14th edition of De-Lads Boxing Promotion’s showdown at the NIS Gymnasium in Lagos on September 26. Read More: https://punchng.com/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown/",
  "key_points": [
    "Three championship bouts at De Lads Boxing event",
    "Rematch for WBA Africa Gold lightweight title",
    "Celebrity fight between Kelvin Power and Viper"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The growth of the De-Lads Boxing Promotion's Battle of the Ages series, now backed by major sponsors, cements its place as a premier boxing event, boosting Nigeria's boxing profile.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Boxers battle for three titles at De Lads’ showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown-8143879",
        "published": "2026-09-18T01:48:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}