Muibi calls out Appah for cruiserweight showdown
Reigning light heavyweight champion Lekan Muibi has challenged newly crowned cruiserweight champion Godday Appah for the WBO Africa title. Muibi, known as "The Engine," wants to move up a division and become a two-weight champion. He accused Appah of previously avoiding a fight with him and is determined to face him in the ring. The boxing community is now waiting to see if Appah will respond to the challenge.
Match highlights
- Godday Appah won the WBO Africa cruiserweight belt on May 1 in Lagos, defeating Ezra Arenyeka via majority decision over 10 rounds.
- Lekan Muibi boasts a perfect record of 20 wins, including 19 knockouts, and is ready to move up to cruiserweight.
- Muibi claims Appah previously ducked a fight with him and chose to fight Arenyeka instead.
- Muibi’s trainer, Monsuru Kilani (Coach Confidence), is confident they will defeat Appah if the bout happens.
- On April 26, Taiwo Agbaje won the WBA Africa lightweight title in Lagos, drawing a record crowd.
