The organisers of the Detty December Fest have announced a change to the date and structure of their highly anticipated fight night in Ilubirin, Lagos. The event will now take place on December 21, 2025, instead of the previously planned December 19.
The revised schedule comes with notable adjustments to the fight card, headlined by Lawrence Okolie, whose heavyweight clash with Ebeneezer Tetteh has sparked widespread discussion within boxing circles. Billy Nelson, trainer of former IBF heavyweight title challenger Martin Bakole, described the matchup as “shocking” following its official announcement.
Adding further intrigue, Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka has been drafted in as a late replacement for David Adeleye and will face Patrick Korte in the co-main event. Yoka’s inclusion on short notice has shifted attention beyond the main event, enhancing the overall appeal of the card.
With Okolie stepping up against Tetteh in what many observers see as a potentially uneven heavyweight contest, and Yoka returning to action under tight preparation timelines, the event now carries an added narrative of unpredictability and urgency.
Branded Chaos in the Ring, the Detty December Fest continues to cement its reputation as a marquee event on Nigeria’s boxing calendar, blending internationally recognised names with emerging prospects amid the festive atmosphere of Lagos.
As fight night approaches, fans remain keenly focused on the revised matchups, eager to see how the late changes will influence one of December’s most talked-about boxing events.
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