Saying of the week: Ike Ibeabuchi | BOXSPORT

Saying of the week: Ike Ibeabuchi

“I want to box Usyk, the champion. My record is 21 to zero, 16 knockouts – why can’t he fight me?”

Ikemefula Charles “Ike” Ibeabuchi (21-0, 16 knockouts) last fought in the ring in 1999 before his comeback. The now 52-year-old served several years in prison in the past. (Photo: Getty Images)

Heavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi after his comeback fight, which he won in Lagos against a boxing nobody by T.K.O. in round three. The 52-year-old “President” from Nigeria returned to the ring at the weekend after a 16-year break and confidently joined the long list of challengers to undisputed champ Oleksandr Usyk.