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Muibi Lekan, nicknamed "The Engine," is a Nigerian professional light heavyweight boxer from Lagos (Mowe community). A former auto mechanic inspired by Anthony Joshua and his brother, he turned pro around 2021–2022. Undefeated at 19-0 (per Tapology; many KOs), he won the Nigerian national light heavyweight title and WABU light heavyweight belt (2024). Ranked regionally by World Boxing Foundation.

Obinna Joseph Mathew, nicknamed "Wise Man," is a Nigerian professional light heavyweight boxer from Lagos. Southpaw stance, he also debuted in 2016 and boasts a record of 27-2-0 (per Tapology; many sources note high KO ratio, e.g., 23-0 with 23 KOs around 2024). He is a Knockout specialist, and he challenged for the vacant WBO Global light heavyweight title against Albanian Alban Bërmeta in July 2024.

Oluwatosin Kejawa, nicknamed "Tosin," is a Nigerian professional boxer born January 1, 2003, in Lagos. A former two-time Nigerian amateur national champion, he turned pro around 2020 and relocated to the UK. He won the WBC Africa light-heavyweight title in 2023 via split decision over Abdul Ubaya (Fight of the Year award). Record stands at 11-1 (5 KOs) after a unanimous decision loss to Lewis Edmondson for the Commonwealth light-heavyweight title in March 2025. 

Idowu Rasheed, nicknamed "ID Buster," is a Nigerian professional light heavyweight boxer based in Ibadan. He turned pro and holds a record of 7-1-1 (per Tapology/BoxRec). In April 2024, he controversially won the vacant UBO African Light Heavyweight title via second-round KO over Ghana's Bastie Samir in Accra—initially ruled a draw due to alleged illegal blow, but overturned by UBO after video review, declaring him champion and earning UBO Boxer of the Month (April 2024). 

Godday Appah (also Goddy Appah), nicknamed for his aggressive style, is a Nigerian professional light heavyweight boxer from Bayelsa State, based in Abuja. He holds the WBC Continental Federation light heavyweight title (as of 2023). With a pro record of 13-2-0 (per Tapology), he has notable wins including a third-round KO/TKO over Sunday Ajuwa in a homecoming fight. In 2023, he called for greater government and private support for Nigerian boxing to elevate stars and reduce youth crime. A vocal advocate and hard-hitting talent.

Samuel Ebohen is a Nigerian professional boxer active in domestic Lagos circuits, primarily in light heavyweight or cruiserweight divisions. He features in local promotions and YouTube-highlighted bouts, including fights against Robinson Kehinde (e.g., in events at Oshodi Sports Centre). A gritty regional talent known for participating in Nigerian boxing cards similar to GOtv Boxing Night style, though detailed pro record, titles. He Represents the underground boxing, hard-working side of Nigeria's vibrant domestic scene

Richard Egowa is a Nigerian professional light heavyweight boxer from Lagos. Undefeated with a pro record of 14-0-0 (per Tapology; many stoppages), he has fought primarily in African circuits, including notable bouts vs. Basil Osigwe (bizarre KO win in 2022), Julius Obi, and others like Idowu Babatunde and Tyson Jamiru. Former Nigerian amateur standout (5th at 2017 African Championships light heavyweight). He has been matched against Ghanaian prospects like Jon Power/Jonathan Mbanugu in proposed cross-border fights.

Believe Oghuvwu is a Nigerian professional boxer from Lagos, active in domestic light heavyweight circuits (around 175 lbs). He maintains an undefeated pro record of 2-0-0 (per Tapology), with wins including a KO/TKO over Christian Obasi in round 2 on July 30, 2025, at National Stadium, Lagos, and a scheduled bout vs. Adedas Omoade on December 5, 2025, at Signature International Hotel Royal in Festac. Also a sports promoter at Bob International Boxing Promotion, he's a rising local talent and motivator in Nigeria's vibrant boxing scene

Samson Adegoke is a Nigerian professional boxer active in domestic light heavyweight (LH, ~175 lbs) bouts in Lagos circuits. He features in local promotions and YouTube-highlighted fights, including bouts against Robinson Kehinde (e.g., in events at Oshodi Sports Centre or similar cards). A gritty regional talent known for participating in Nigerian boxing nights akin to GOtv-style events, though detailed pro record, titles, or international exposure remain sparse in global databases like BoxRec or Tapology. 

Sulaimon Adeosun, nicknamed "Olags," is a Nigerian professional light heavyweight boxer (~175 lbs) from Lagos, active in domestic circuits like GOtv Boxing Night since around 2018. He boasts a pro record of 11-3 (7 KOs) as of late 2025, with wins including a unanimous decision over Shakiru Lateef (Jan 2023) and notable bouts vs. Daniel "Big Shark" Emeka. He suffered a fourth-round TKO loss to British-Nigerian star Dan Azeez in a high-profile exhibition at "Chaos in the Ring" in Lagos (Oct 2025). A durable, aggressive domestic talents.

Jamiu Animashaun, nicknamed "Rotor," is a Nigerian professional boxer from Lagos (Mushin area), active in light heavyweight (~175 lbs) and possibly middleweight divisions. A veteran of early GOtv Boxing Night editions (e.g., 2014–2015 national bouts like vs. Wahab Adebisi). Jamiu holds a pro record of 10-3 (7 KOs) as of late 2025, with recent fights including a KO win over Saimon Oday (Jan 2025) and a title challenge vs. Connor Taylor for the WBA Asia South light heavyweight belt in Lahore, Pakistan (Nov 2025).

Toheeb Ajibola Samba is a Nigerian professional boxer, active in domestic circuits primarily around Ibadan and Lagos. He turned pro recently and maintains an undefeated record of 2-0-0 (per Tapology as of early 2026). Notable wins include bouts against Abeeb Taiwo (Nov 3, 2024, War of the Warriors event), Oluwatomisin Aderonmu (Dec 27, 2024, Oroku vs. Ologun card), and Raji Jamiu (May 29, 2025, Samba vs. Jamiu at Liberty Stadium Gym Hall). 

Godwin Anyamene (also referred to as Godwin Sam Chineke Anyamene) is a Nigerian professional boxer active in domestic Lagos circuits, competing primarily in light heavyweight or cruiserweight divisions. He features in local promotions like GOtv Boxing Night-style events, with bouts including losses to Simon Olayinka (Sep 2025), Taiwo Rasheed (Sep 2025), and a scheduled or past matchup vs. Adewale Oladeji. A regional journeyman known for participating in high-profile Nigerian cards.

Olaitan Sodiq (also listed as Sodiq Olaitan) is a Nigerian professional boxer with a pro record of 3-1-0 (per Tapology as of 2026). Active in domestic Lagos circuits, he competes in lower weight classes (likely featherweight/lightweight based on regional bouts). Details on specific fights, nicknames, or titles remain limited in global databases,A lesser-profile talent in Nigeria's grassroots boxing scene, similar to many emerging prospects in GOtv-style promotions in the nigerian boxing circuit.

Oki Johnson Oyinmiebi, nicknamed "The Canine," is a Nigerian professional boxer from Lagos. He turned pro around 2022 and remains undefeated with a record of 4-0-0 (per Tapology; multiple stoppages noted). Notable wins include a third-round KO/TKO over Gabriel Olaifa (Nov 2022, Lagos event) and a bout vs. Christopher Obasi (highlighted on YouTube, 2024). A rising domestic talent in Nigeria's grassroots scene.

Chinedu Okeke is a Nigerian professional boxer and entrepreneur. Based in Senegal at times, he held the HBE (Heritage Boxing Entertainment) Light Middleweight Intercontinental title (won vs. Abdulkareem Ba in July 2018). In 2018, he challenged for the HBE Middleweight International title against US veteran Prince Shawn Michael Hamilton under LBF sanctioning. He is the President of Heritage Boxing.