The date and venue have been confirmed for the highly anticipated clash between Taiwo “Eshepo” Agbaje and Tosin “Soja Boy” Osaigbovo.
Undefeated Nigerian lightweights Taiwo Eshepo Agbaje and Tosin Soja Boy Osaigbovo will square off for the vacant WBA Africa Lightweight Title on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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The 10-round championship contest will headline De Lad’s Boxing Promotions’ “Battle of the Ages” Season 13 at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos.
Agbaje enters the bout with an unblemished 18-0 record, including 13 knockouts, and will be moving up from super-featherweight.
Currently ranked number one in Nigeria at super-featherweight, Agbaje is a former WBF Intercontinental Featherweight champion known for pressure and durability.
Osaigbovo, unbeaten in 12 professional outings with eight knockouts, is ranked among Nigeria’s top lightweights heading into the title fight.
“Sojar Boy” last impressed with a unanimous decision victory over Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola in December 2024, boosting his continental credentials.
The fight is viewed as a major career milestone, with the winner earning a prestigious continental crown and improved world rankings.
Action is scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm WAT, with boxing fans expected to pack the venue for the Easter Sunday showdown.
The event is promoted by De Lad’s Boxing Promotions, continuing its push to stage high-profile professional bouts in Nigeria.
