Nigeria’s ‘Jokerboy’ Basit Adebayo Battles Tanzania’s Suleiman Sheha in Thrilling ‘Chaos in the Ring’ Showdown

Nigerian boxing sensation Basit “Jokerboy” Adebayo faced off against Tanzanian challenger Suleiman Sheha in a highly anticipated bout for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Youth International lightweight title on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The clash, dubbed “Chaos in the Ring,” pitted the 20-year-old Nigerian champion, fresh from his dominant national lightweight title victory, against the 22-year-old Tanzanian contender known for his formidable power. Both fighters entered the ring with much to prove—Adebayo aiming to solidify his rising star status in the lightweight division, while Sheha sought to upset the home favorite and claim the prestigious WBO Youth International belt. The event, supported by the Balmoral Group, attracted significant attention from boxing enthusiasts eager to witness the intense showdown between these two young warriors at the peak of their early careers