Elizabeth Oshoba has etched her name into history by becoming the first female Nigerian boxer to secure a world title.
The 24-year-old, who currently holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver featherweight champion title, accomplished this historic feat with a resounding (6-0-1) victory over Italy's Michela Braga in a captivating bout held in Copenhagen.
Oshoba's triumph extends her
professional record to seven consecutive wins, including an impressive fourth
career knockout. Notably, her victory handed Braga her first-ever professional
defeat, underscoring Oshoba's prowess in the ring. In a standout performance,
Oshoba floored Braga in round eight before delivering a decisive knockout blow
in round 10.
Basking in the glory of her
historic achievement, Oshoba expressed her elation and immediately set her
sights on securing the main WBC belt. She stated, "Yes, of course, I feel
on top of the world. I am very happy with this title; it is my first (world)
title, but I am still focused, and I can't wait to fight more world title fights
and claim the main WBC belt."
Oshoba's remarkable journey in
the boxing arena includes a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in
Birmingham. Azania Omo-Agege, the Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing
Federation, commended Oshoba for her historic victory, expressing confidence in
her championship caliber. Omo-Agege stated, "I am not surprised that
Oshoba became a champion; she has always been one, and I have always regarded
her as a champion too. I was very happy when I saw that she claimed the WBC
silver title. She is one of our best athletes in Nigeria, and I wish her good
luck for the future."
This achievement follows
Oshoba's recent success in November, where she secured the IBO female
super-featherweight title by defeating Martina Righi via unanimous decision.
Elizabeth Oshoba's stellar performances continue to mark her as a rising star
in the world of boxing, bringing pride and recognition to Nigerian sports.
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