The 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, Elizabeth Oshoba, is brimming with confidence ahead of her maiden title bout set to take place at MECA, Regent Circus in Swindon, United Kingdom, scheduled for Saturday (today).
Elizabeth Oshoba is a Nigerian boxer. She participated in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the Featherweight division and won a silver medal.
Oshoba, holding an impeccable record of five wins, including three knockouts, is set to clash with Italy’s Martina Righi (5-1-0-2KOs) for the vacant International Boxing Organization female super-featherweight title.
Originally slated to face undefeated British boxer Amy Andrew (4-0-0-0KOs) for the vacant Commonwealth women’s featherweight title, Oshoba faced a change in opponent as Andrew withdrew due to an injury sustained in training camp.
The Nigerian-born Oshoba, fresh from her victory over Italian Nadia Flalhi (6-3-1-1KOs) in a six-round featherweight bout on September 30, is stepping into her first professional title fight merely a year after transitioning from the amateur ranks.
Her exceptional performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham marked her entry into the professional circuit.
In March, Oshoba defeated Kirsty Hill 58-56 to qualify for the final round of the eliminator bout which will make this her third fight in 10 months. She is, however, not concerned by the schedule of her fights.
“I am not worried that it is so close to my last fight. Yes, I fought last month and some may think the fight is too soon but I am happy to get this chance and I believe I will win,” she said.
Speaking ahead of the bout on Friday, Oshoba revealed that she feels well prepared for the fight against the Italian and is already hopeful of more success in the future.
“I am 100 per cent ready, I feel fully prepared for this fight. I have been in camp putting in the work and now the fight is finally here. I believe I am winning tomorrow, I trust the process.
“My plan after this is to get all the titles in my weight and to be the next world champion,” she said.
