Boxing legend Mercer hits Lagos for ‘The Street Rumble’ Season 2 - Punch Newspapers

Match Maker Sports International, the organisers of Street Rumble, has announced that former Olympic gold medalist and heavyweight world champion Ray Mercer will arrive in Lagos for the highly anticipated Season 2 of the boxing event, with sports media giant Brila officially coming on board as the event’s broadcast partner.

The Street Rumble Season 2 is scheduled to take place on December 13,  2026, at the Maracana Square, Ajegunle, Lagos.

Following the success of the inaugural season in April, ‘The Street Rumble’ returns for its second season with a bigger vision to showcase and celebrate Nigeria’s emerging boxing talents and create a platform where the next generation of champions can be discovered.

‘The Street Rumble’ Season 2 will feature a special international ringside guest appearance by American 1988 Olympic gold medalist and former WBO World Heavyweight Champion, Mercer.

“We are excited to officially welcome Brila Media as the Official Media Partner of The Street Rumble Season 2”, said Mike Adeyemo, CEO of Match Maker Sports International.

“Brila Media has a strong presence in Nigerian sports media, and this partnership will help us take the Street Rumble story to an even larger audience.

“Our mission is to give young fighters a platform, promote grassroots boxing, and build a movement that can create opportunities for the next generation,” Adeyemo added.

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