Elizabeth Oshoba
World Boxing Council and reigning commnowealth silver featherweight queen of the ring, Elizabeth Oshoba wrote her name in the history books by becoming the first female Nigerian boxer to win a world title. Oshoba won her first world title against Italy's Michela Braga with a (6-0-1) victory in round 10 of their bout in Copenhagen last month.

The victory confirmed the Nigerian as the WBC silver featherweight champion.

Oshoba has now extended her professional record to seven consecutive wins, and a fourth career knockout win, while inflicting Braga with her first-ever pro defeat.

She produced a stunning performance to floor Braga in round eight before dealing her a final knockout blow to seal an impressive win.