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Amir Khan Sets Oct. 1 Lagos Card, Touted as Nigeria’s First Major Boxing Event

Khan positions the show to spotlight Nigerian talent on Independence Day.

Overview

  • Cruiserweights Brandon Glanton and Rocky Fielding are slated to headline the Lagos bill.
  • Fielding has announced a return to the ring to face Glanton after previously stepping away from boxing.
  • British light-heavyweight Dan Azeez, who has Nigerian heritage, is scheduled for the undercard and says the date carries personal significance.
  • Former lightweight champion Richard Commey is lined up to fight Ray Seitzhanov on the card.
  • Organizers say AK Promotions and Balmoral Group Promotions will stage the event, which is reported to be titled “Chaos In The Ring” and to stream on DAZN.