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Mike Tyson\’s Return To Boxing Fight With Roy Jones Jr Postponed 1

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Mike Tyson’s much-awaited return to boxing in a fight between himself and Roy Jones Jr scheduled to take place on September 12 has been postponed. \"Mike

The two boxing legends were supposed to meet inside the squared circle in a special eight-round exhibition fight next month but the California-based pay-per-view event, as being billed as ‘Frontline Battle’ which was set to be streamed live on Triller, has now been called-off and postponed till further notice.

According to The Ring, the bout will instead take place at the same location at Dignity Health Park, Carson, but two months later on November 28.\"\"

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— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) August 6, 2020

It’s said the main reason for the postponement is because Tyson’s representatives feel a rescheduling could bring extra revenue – a sentiment Jones and his team concurred with.

The highly-anticipated comeback from the legendary Mike Tyson at the ripe old age of 54 – 15 years on from his disappointing defeat to Kevin McBride – was announced a while back after ‘Iron’ Mike got himself in some incredible fighting shape.\"\"

Jones was then confirmed as his first opponent last month in what promises to be an interesting spectacle, to say the least.

It’s been reported that a boxer vs MMA fighter is to be on the undercard, and there will be “iconic musical performances” in the three-hour programme – with rap icons Eminem and Lil Wayne two of the names mentioned.

The set of rules are also especially different, with the duo wearing heavier gloves and no judges scoring the fight.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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