Contemporary from his emphatic coronation because the World Boxing Bureau (WBB) African Cruiserweight Champion, Nigeria’s Afinni Idris Abiodun has declared 2026 because the 12 months he ascends to the worldwide summit of the game.
Afinni made his intentions clear after overpowering Sunday Abudu by way of fourth-round technical knockout of their scheduled 10-round contest on the Christmas Eve Boxing Showdown held on the late Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Memorial Indoor Sports activities Corridor, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Talking shortly after the bout, the newly topped champion stated he has no plans to linger on the continental stage, stressing that his long-term ambition is firmly fastened on successful the world title.
“I can’t wait endlessly to see the world title belt round my waist,” Afinni stated. “I’m able to dismantle any roadblock that may stand between me and my ambition.”
The cruiserweight contender revealed that his final goal is present world champion J. Paic of New Zealand, whom he hopes to face in a world title bout in 2026.
In response to Afinni, the subsequent step in his profession requires strategic assist and high-level promotion. He subsequently appealed to the Nigeria Boxing Board of Management (NBB of C), led by Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, to interact native promoters and create pathways for Nigerian boxers to compete for international honours.
“I’m pleading with the NBB of C to work with boxing promoters within the nation to assist stage a World Cruiserweight title combat,” he stated. “I’m prepared for that chance.”
Afinni’s victory over Abudu, sealed by a dominant TKO efficiency in spherical 4, underlined his rising repute as one among Nigeria’s most harmful cruiserweights. With the African title now secured, consideration will shift as to whether the buildings and alternatives can align to propel him onto the world stage.
For Afinni Idris Abiodun, the message is obvious: the African belt is just the start, and the world title is firmly in his sights.
