
Elizabeth Oshoba climbs to fourth in world boxing rankings
Nigerian boxing star Elizabeth Oshoba has moved up to fourth place in the world super lightweight rankings. The unbeaten WBC silver featherweight champion now sits just behind top fighters from the USA, Belgium, and Australia. Oshoba credits her rise to hard work and is determined to reach the top spot. She has also made history as the first female Nigerian boxer to win a world title.
Match highlights
- Elizabeth Oshoba is now ranked fourth in the world super lightweight division.
- She maintains a perfect professional record of nine wins, including five knockouts.
- Oshoba became the first female Nigerian boxer to win a world title after defeating Italy’s Michela Braga in the 10th round at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena to claim the WBC silver featherweight crown.
- She also holds the IBO female super-featherweight title, secured by unanimous decision against Italian Martina Righi.
- Oshoba is focused on breaking into the top three and ultimately becoming the number one boxer in her division.