Nigeria's Yahuza to Battle Madani at AKO 12 African Knockout Championship in Lagos
Nigeria's undefeated middleweight fighter, Yahuza, will compete against Algeria's Madani at the AKO 12 African Knockout Championship in Lagos. The event will showcase nine fights, including matchups in featherweight, middleweight, lightweight, and women's bantamweight divisions.
Notable fights include Gasir Ditta defending the interim featherweight title and Mari Mengu facing Ufot Nelson. Former UFC champion Kamoru Usman will also be present for an exciting showdown.
The championship aims to highlight African talent and is part of the initiative to launch the first Pan-African professional boxing and MMA championship in 2023.
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