Prizefighting.tv cancelled the Nov. 26 Ike Ibeabuchi vs. Oliver McCall fight on Oct. 5 after advance sales missed the 12,500 needed; refunds are promised.
What we know
- Ibeabuchi vs. McCall, planned for Nov. 26, 2026, was cancelled on Oct. 5.
- Prizefighting.tv needed 12,500 advance PPV purchases at $9.95 each and did not reach that figure.
- Full refunds are promised.
Reported, not confirmed
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Towolawi handed Ibeabuchi his first loss on Christmas Eve 2025 in Lagos.
World Boxing News
Prizefighting.tv cancelled the planned fight between Ike Ibeabuchi and Oliver McCall on Oct. 5 after advance pay-per-view sales fell short. The promoter needed 12,500 purchases at $9.95 each to make the Nov. 26 event viable.
Prizefighting.tv told World Boxing News: "The fans were given the chance to decide whether this fight would happen, and not enough of them bought it. We respect that answer." Full refunds were promised, and the promotion said both fighters faced serious financial hardship and needed the purses.
Ibeabuchi, 53, returned in August 2025 after 26 years away with a three-round stoppage of Idris Afinni to go 21-0, then lost to Kabiru Towolawi on Christmas Eve 2025 in Lagos. McCall is 61.
Prizefighting.tv told World Boxing News: "The fans were given the chance to decide whether this fight would happen, and not enough of them bought it. We respect that answer." Full refunds were promised, and the promotion said both fighters faced serious financial hardship and needed the purses.
Ibeabuchi, 53, returned in August 2025 after 26 years away with a three-round stoppage of Idris Afinni to go 21-0, then lost to Kabiru Towolawi on Christmas Eve 2025 in Lagos. McCall is 61.
- Summary
- Prizefighting.tv cancelled the Nov. 26 Ike Ibeabuchi vs. Oliver McCall fight on Oct. 5 after advance sales missed the 12,500 needed; refunds are promised.
- Key points (one per line)
- Ibeabuchi (53) vs. McCall (61) was set for Nov. 26, 2026
Promoter needed 12,500 advance PPV buys at $9.95 each
Cancelled Oct. 5; full refunds promised
Ibeabuchi lost his first fight to Kabiru Towolawi in Lagos on Christmas Eve 2025
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- World Boxing News | https://www.worldboxingnews.com/ike-ibeabuchi-26-year-comeback-ppv-flop/
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