"The President's Return" is still on for August 22nd in Lagos, and still a $30 internet PPV, despite the withdrawal of Danny Williams. In steps local cruiserweight Idris Affini - twelve years Ibeabuchi's junior at 40, and boasting am 18-8-2 (15) record. Affini made his pro debut 14 years after Ibeabuchi's most recent fight (against Chris Byrd in '99). In terms of notable opposition, he went the distance with glass cannon countryman Ola "God's Power" Durodola in their rematch last year (which I guess speaks to a good chin? And maybe questionable pop? ) after being stopped in 2 by Durodola in 2022. His biggest name actual win might be Gbenga Oluokun, whom I honest to goodness had zero earthly idea had still been competing for the last decade.
Prizefighting.tv Affini looks like a perfect tune-up/test for Ibeabuchi, slow but solid, decent power. If Ibeabuchi can win that convincingly, we can look forward to something more appetizing. Ike Ibeabuchi Vs. Shannon Briggs would be great.