AFCON 2025
Nigeria’s boxing sensational Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba is currently making waves on the internet following her recent boxing bout.
Elizabeth Temitayo extended her unbeaten streak with a humiliating win over British boxer Chelsey Arnell in a knockout after three rounds.
The Commonwealth Games silver medalist has now won 10 boxing bouts without defeat in her professional career.
Elizabeth Oshoba was born on December 23, 1999, in Agbado, Lagos State. She had her nursery and primary education in the coastal city before her family moved to Tigbo-Ilu in Ogun State. She had her secondary school education at the Ilogbo-Asowo Community High School in Ilogbo-Ota, Ogun State
Below are five highlights about Elizabeth Oshoba, the 26-year-old Nigerian boxer.
Nigeria’s First Female World Champion:
Oshoba became the first Nigerian woman to win a professional world boxing title.l in January 2024. Elizabeth achieved with a win over Italy’s Michela Braga in a 10th-round knockout to claim the WBC Silver Featherweight belt.
Undefeated Professional Record:
Elizabeth Oshoba currently holds a perfect professional record of 10–0 with 6 knockouts. Her most recent victory was a 3rd-round TKO against British fighter Chelsey Arnell on April 5, 2026, at Olympia London.
Multi-Title Holder:
Beyond the WBC Silver title, she also holds the IBO Super Featherweight championship and has previously held the WBF Intercontinental Featherweight title.
Signed with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP):
Elizabeth Oshoba secured a major promotional deal with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in 2025. This partnership is a key step in her pursuit of becoming a unified world champion.
Decorated Amateur Background:
Before turning professional in 2022, Oshoba made waves an amateur athlete, winning a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and a bronze medal at the 2019 African Games in Rabat.
