Muibi challenges Appah for WBO Africa title

Lekan Muibi, known as “The Engine,” is not one to mince words. The reigning Nigerian and West African light heavyweight champion has publicly called out Godday Appah, the new WBO Africa cruiserweight champion, for a showdown. Muibi, with an unblemished record of 20 wins and 19 knockouts, feels he has conquered his current division and is ready to step up.

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I want to move up to cruiserweight. I’ve cleaned out my division. All possible challengers here in Nigeria and West Africa are too scared to face me, so I’ve run out of opponents.

Muibi’s challenge is laced with a dose of bravado and a hint of personal animosity. He alleges that Appah previously dodged a fight with him, opting for an easier path to the cruiserweight title by facing Ezra Arenyeka. Now, Muibi sees an opportunity to prove his dominance by moving up and taking Appah’s belt. His trainer, Coach Confidence, echoes this sentiment, guaranteeing a knockout victory.

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It’s just a five-kilogram difference. It’s an easy jump to make. And as a matter of fact, I specifically want to face Godday Appah. Earlier this year, he called me out on Instagram, saying all kinds of stuff. And when my management tried to make the fight, he ducked and ran like a coward. He took the easier option of fighting Ezra Arenyeka for the WBO Africa cruiserweight belt.

This potential bout highlights the vibrant, and sometimes fiery, boxing scene in Lagos. The city recently hosted a record crowd for another title fight, showcasing the growing interest in the sport. All eyes are now on Appah to see if he will accept Muibi’s bold challenge and step into the ring with a fighter who is not only undefeated but also supremely confident.

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Congratulations to him on the win. But now I’m coming for him. If he has the balls, he should stop running and face me in the ring.