Heavyweight Veterans Oliver McCall And Ike Ibeabuchi Lined Up To Fight In November

In what can only be described as one of the more bizarre “curiosity fights” fans have for some time grown accustomed to seeing take place, it’s been reported that heavyweight veterans Oliver McCall and Ike Ibeabuchi are being lined up to square off with one another in November.

According to Boxing Scene and other outlets, McCall, aged 61, and Ibeabuchi, who is 53 years old, could meet on November 26, over Thanksgiving weekend – on Pay-Per-View.

McCall, the former WBC heavyweight champion who famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in a 1994 upset, fought as recently as June of last year, when he boxed a draw with Carlos Reyes. McCall launched a comeback in November of 2024, when he stopped Stacy Frazier, with “The Atomic Bull” then stopping Gary Cobia before boxing the draw. McCall is currently 61-14-1(40).

Ibeabuchi, who served many years in prison, was unable to box from 1999 to August of last year, when “The President” made a shocking return to the ring in stopping Idris Afinni. Ibeabuchi, a terrific fighter in his short-lived prime, was then decisioned by Kabiru Towolawi in December of last year. Ibeabuchi is currently 21-1(16) and he, like McCall, has never been stopped in a fight.

The organisers of the November 26 fight, to go out on Prizefighting tv.com, have issued a statement in which they stipulate how the fight must generate 12,500 buys via pre-sale, otherwise the fight will not go ahead.

“We are taking this directly to the fans,” the statement reads. “You don’t have to wait on network executives or corporate promoters anymore. If you want to see two true heavyweight legends go to war, show your appreciation with your wallet. It’s $9.95, completely risk-free, and puts the power back where it beloings – with the fans.”

Needless to say with regards to this simply bizarre possible fight, the alarm bells are well and truly ringing, with many boxing fans as well as pundits and fellow fighters being deeply concerened for the health of both men. Will this fight indeed happen as planned?

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