Nigerian boxers Olanrewaju Durodola, Temitope Ademulere and Samson Kazeem are in line for international bouts in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia after their promoter unveiled plans to take the trio abroad following their victories at the “Fight for Liberty” event in Lagos on July 4.
Prizefightingng TV announced on Monday that Durodola, Ademulere and Kazeem have firmly established themselves on the domestic boxing scene and are now being positioned for overseas contests. However, opponents, dates and venues for the proposed fights are yet to be confirmed.
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Durodola, a former WBC Silver cruiserweight champion and 2008 Olympian, has a professional record of 51 wins and 10 losses, with 45 wins by knockout. Ademulere is unbeaten in six professional fights, all by knockout, while Kazeem has improved to 12 wins with 11 knockouts and remains undefeated.
In the United States, Prizefightingng TV said it is targeting a fight between Durodola and Badou Jack, Ademulere against Richardson Hitchins, and Kazeem against former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
In the United Kingdom, the promotion listed Richard Riakporhe as a proposed opponent for Durodola, Jack Catterall for Ademulere and Fabio Wardley for Kazeem.
For Australia, unified cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia was named as Durodola’s preferred opponent, with Ademulere targeting Liam Paro and Kazeem seeking a fight against Justis Huni.
Prizefightingng TV said discussions with overseas promoters were ongoing and that details of the international campaign would be announced once agreements are reached.
