Lawrence Okolie, David Adeleye to headline major Lagos boxing event December 2025

Lagos, Nigeria, is set to host the major heavyweight boxing event 'Chaos In The Ring II' on December 19, 2025, featuring British heavyweights Lawrence Okolie and David Adeleye, both of Nigerian descent. The event, promoted by Balmoral Group Promotions, AK Promotions, and Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and broadcast live on DAZN, aims to showcase African boxing talent and position Lagos as a global sporting destination. Okolie, a former two-weight world champion and currently ranked No. 1 by the WBC at heavyweight, described the event as a historic moment for Africa, his family, and his career. Adeleye, looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Filip Hrgovic, will also fight on the card alongside other Nigerian prospects like Emanuel Odiase. Promoters Amir Khan and Frank Warren emphasized the event's significance in continuing Nigeria's boxing tradition and inspiring the next generation of African fighters. The event marks a significant return of international boxing to Nigerian soil and aligns with growing interest in staging major boxing events across Africa.