World Boxing Council silver featherweight champion Elizabeth Oshoba and WBC African champion Oluwatosin Kejawa extended their winning streaks on Saturday at the Brentwood Centre, Essex, United Kingdom, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
A 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist for Nigeria, Oshoba delivered a commanding performance, knocking out Argentinian Agustina Rojas in round three of their six-round women’s super-featherweight clash.
The victory improves Oshoba’s flawless record to eight wins, five coming via knockouts further solidifying her status as a leading champion in women’s boxing.
“It was an easy fight for me because I have been training hard for it, so I didn’t expect anything less,” Oshoba told our correspondent.
“I feel very good and happy after my win because I know and believe I’m getting to where I want every day.”
Looking ahead, the 24-year-old who also holds the IBO super-featherweight title, expressed her anticipation for a significant upcoming fight, which could mean a fight for the main WBC belt.
“I am looking forward to a big fight coming up that is going to be announced soon. I’m going to go back to the gym to continue the hard work, the grind doesn’t stop,” she said.
Meanwhile, Kejawa returned to the ring after a seven-month hiatus due to a hand injury, securing a victory over Adam Cieslak by points (60-54) after their six-round light-heavyweight clash.
The 22-year-old Nigerian boxer now has an impressive record of 11 wins in the pros, with five knockouts.
“It was a great fight, and it felt good to be back after seven months out. I had the opportunity to knock him out, but I just wanted to get the rounds in to get back fully fit as it’s been months since I fought last,” he told PUNCH Sports Extra.
Kejawa’s focus remains on climbing the rankings and maintaining his unbeaten streak as he added, “The goal is to keep going up in the rankings for now and keep training hard.”
Both Nigerian fighters, Oshoba and Kejawa, have shown exceptional resilience and skill in their latest bouts, affirming their positions as promising talents in the world of boxing.