Elizabeth Oshoba Biography: Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Boxrec, Boyfriend, State of Origin

Biography

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba is a Nigerian professional boxer and pioneer, widely celebrated as Nigeria’s first female boxing world champion.

She was born on December 23, 1999, in Agbado, Lagos State, and later relocated with her family to Tigbo-Ilu in Ogun State, where she attended Ilogbo-Asowo Community High School in Ilogbo-Ota.

Her introduction to boxing came through her older brother, Raphael, who encouraged her to train at the Smart Boxing Gym on Ewekoro Road, where Coach Semiu Lateef nurtured her talent from an early age. Despite facing bullying in school for choosing a sport considered unconventional for girls, she silenced her detractors through discipline, resilience, and quiet confidence.

Her amateur career was decorated, earning her six Nigerian national titles, a bronze medal at the 2019 African Games, gold at the 2020 African Zone Three Championships, and a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A COVID-19 scare nearly prevented her from competing at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, but a subsequent negative test cleared her to participate.

In January 2024, Oshoba claimed her first world title after defeating Italy’s Michela Braga in Copenhagen, securing a tenth-round knockout to become the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Featherweight champion, making her the first Nigerian female boxer to win a world title. She had previously won the IBO female super-featherweight title in November 2023 by defeating Italy’s Martina Righi.

Now based in the United Kingdom, Oshoba enters 2026 as the world’s fourth-ranked super featherweight according to BoxRec, with a professional record of nine wins, five by knockout, and no losses. She was named Female Fighter of the Year at the Fight Gist Media Awards 2024. Her rise from a dusty community gym in Ogun State to the summit of world boxing stands as one of the most compelling stories in Nigerian sports history.

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Elizabeth Oshoba
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba
Stage Name:	Elizabeth Oshoba
Born:	23 December 1999 (age 26 years old)
Place of Birth:	Agbado, Lagos State, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Ogun State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	Ilogbo-Asowo Community High School
Height:	163 cm
Parents:	Yakubu Oshoba, Juliana Oshoba
Siblings:	Raphael Oshoba
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Boxer
Net Worth:	$250,000-$700,000 (USD)

Early Life & Education

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba was born on December 23, 1999, in Agbado, a suburban community on the Lagos-Ogun border in Lagos State, Nigeria. She is 26 years old. She had her nursery and primary education in Agbado before her family relocated to Tigbo-Ilu, a quiet community in Ogun State.

Oshoba is of Yoruba ethnicity and holds Nigerian nationality. She was raised in the Christian faith.

Her parents, Mr. Yakubu Oshoba and Mrs. Juliana Oshoba, played a pivotal role in her development, providing both financial and emotional support throughout her journey. When Oshoba’s older brother first suggested she had the potential to become a professional boxer, both parents were initially skeptical.

Her father, Yakubu, recalled laughing at the idea at first but eventually changed his mind, reasoning that God sometimes speaks through children and that it was worth pursuing. Her mother, Juliana, was equally hesitant, questioning why her daughter should be “receiving blows,” but she later warmed to the idea, acknowledging that women also competed in boxing and there was nothing strange about it.

Elizabeth has three siblings: two sisters and one brother, Raphael Oshoba, who is himself a pugilist. It was Raphael who first recognized her athletic potential and encouraged her to take up boxing. Yakubu recounted that the family had to be creative in getting Elizabeth to the gym for the first time, telling her they were stepping out briefly before driving her to the Smart Boxing Gym in Tigbo-Ilu.

Oshoba attended Ilogbo-Asowo Community High School in Ilogbo-Ota, Ogun State, where she completed her secondary education and obtained her Senior Secondary School Certificate. It was during her years at this school that boxing became a serious part of her life. Her Physical and Health Education teacher, Jimoh Gafar, recognized her boxing potential early and encouraged her to pursue the sport with greater commitment.

The Smart Boxing Gym on Ewekoro Road, where Coach Semiu Lateef trained her, was a significant distance from her school. The young Oshoba walked the route regularly after school, with only her bag shielding her from the sun or rain, throughout her years in secondary school.

On weekends, she and her training partner and childhood friend, Ibrahim Opeyemi, would jog long distances together, often from Ifo in Ogun State to Abule-Egba in Lagos, pushing each other past exhaustion. Opeyemi noted that on the days she felt tired, if he did not stop running, she would not stop either, a testament to her mental strength even in her formative years.

Growing up, Oshoba also confronted social resistance at school. She was bullied by male classmates who did not accept that a girl would choose boxing. The situation eventually led to a physical confrontation in class that ended with her opponent bleeding, after which the bullying stopped. That defiant spirit, forged in a community school in Ogun State, would define her entire career.

Career

Elizabeth Oshoba’s boxing career began on the dusty grounds of Tigbo-Ilu in Ogun State, where she first laced her gloves at the Smart Boxing Gym on Ewekoro Road under the guidance of Coach Semiu Lateef.

She built her profile in amateur competitions at the Lagos State Boxing Hall of Fame, which she credits for shaping the fighter she became. Her natural talent and relentless training ethic caught the attention of Coach Anthony Konyegwachie, who invited her to join the Nigerian national boxing team, through which she went on to represent Nigeria at various international events.

Oshoba would go on to become a six-time Nigerian national amateur champion, a record that underscored her dominance on the local circuit before she stepped onto the continental stage. She won a gold medal for Nigeria at the African Zone 3 Boxing Championships in Cameroon and a bronze medal at the 2019 All-African Games in Morocco.

The 2019 African Games campaign, however, was not without a painful lesson. It was in Rabat that she suffered her first painful defeat in international competition, a setback that only sharpened her resolve heading into the years that followed.

Her dedication and early performances earned her the Best Female Boxer award at the National Boxing Championships, and she also clinched gold at the 2021 National Sports Festival in Edo State.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, became a defining chapter in Oshoba’s amateur story, though reaching it nearly proved impossible. A day before the team’s departure for Birmingham, she was informed that a COVID-19 test conducted a week earlier had returned a positive result, preventing her from traveling with the squad. A second test also came back positive. She watched her teammates post pictures from the United Kingdom while she remained behind in tears. Her parents rallied around her, encouraging her to hold on for another test. A third test finally returned a negative result, allowing her to travel and join the team.

The emotional journey proved worth every moment. At the Games, Oshoba claimed victories over New Zealand’s Erin Walsh in the Round of 16, Trinidad and Tobago’s Tianna Guy in the quarter-finals, and Australia’s Tina Rahimi in the semi-finals. She ultimately lost in the final to Ireland’s Michaela Walsh, but walked away with a silver medal and a greatly elevated international profile. The performance at Birmingham confirmed she was ready for the professional arena.

Oshoba’s transition to professional boxing was set in motion when her training partner and childhood friend Ibrahim Opeyemi posted a sparring video on Facebook. A UK-based businessman and manager, Sean Murray, spotted the clip, tagged Oshoba in the comments, and the two began communicating. Murray, who had been scouting talent on social media for his management company, recognized her potential immediately. He financially supported Oshoba and arranged for her to relocate to Bristol, England, where she would be managed under Neilson Boxing.

Oshoba relocated to the United Kingdom in late 2022 to make her professional debut in September of that year, becoming one of the very few Nigerian female boxers to launch a professional career on the world stage. Fighting out of Bristol, she quickly made her presence felt. Her early professional campaign included notable victories over Italy’s Nadia Flalhi and a points win against Kirsty Hill, building an unbeaten record while adjusting to the pace and demands of professional boxing in the United Kingdom.

In November 2023, Oshoba took a significant step toward world title contention. She won the IBO female super-featherweight title via unanimous decision against Italy’s Martina Righi in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The performance was composed, technical, and dominant from start to finish, reinforcing what the boxing world was beginning to suspect: Oshoba was no longer merely a prospect. She was a contender.

January 2024 brought the moment that changed Nigerian boxing history. Inside Copenhagen’s Royal Arena in Denmark, Oshoba delivered a commanding performance against Italy’s Michela Braga, flooring her in the eighth round before sealing the fight with a decisive knockout in the tenth round to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Featherweight title. The judges’ scores read 88-82, 87-83, and 90-80, all in her favor. The win handed Braga her first professional defeat and confirmed Oshoba’s arrival on the global stage.

With that victory, Oshoba became the first Nigerian female boxer ever to win a world title. “It is my first world title,” she said after the historic bout. “I’m happy to have achieved this success. It wasn’t easy, but I am fully prepared for any kind of opponent.”

Oshoba extended her unbeaten professional record to 9-0 with a dominant points victory over Czech fighter Lenka Volejnikova at York Hall in London, continuing to add wins while seeking bigger platforms for her growing ambitions. That platform arrived in 2025 when she signed with Most Valuable Promotions, the boxing outfit led by Jake Paul.

Speaking about the signing, Oshoba said, “Signing with Jake Paul will change a lot of things for me and my career. He is going to help my career and boost me further. I am going to be seen on the TV, it will be a televised fight. It will help me a lot in showcasing my talent.”

Oshoba was named on the undercard of the Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper world lightweight title unification card, held on April 5, 2026, at London’s Olympia, with her fight against Chelsey Arnell broadcast live on Sky Sports. She entered the contest as the IBF No. 1 super lightweight contender, in the form of her life, with nine wins from nine professional fights, five of which came inside the distance.

Her bout against Arnell ran over six three-minute rounds, the same duration used in men’s championship boxing, a format Oshoba welcomed as an advantage. “I’ve trained for this. Six three-minute rounds demand endurance, focus, and discipline, and I’m ready for that,” she said.

Oshoba entered 2026 as the world’s fourth-ranked super lightweight boxer according to BoxRec, climbing one position in the rankings, sitting behind only Alycia Baumgardner of the United States, Belgian veteran Delfine Persoon, and New Zealand’s Mea Motu. She was also named Female Fighter of the Year at the inaugural Fight Gist 2024 Media Awards in Lagos.

With an unblemished professional record, two world title belts, and a growing promotional platform behind her, Oshoba has set her sights firmly on becoming Nigeria’s first female undisputed boxing world champion. “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles. I want to fight for a world title. I am ready, and I am prepared,” she declared. “My eyes are set on the top three and ultimately the number one spot. With hard work and dedication, I know it’s possible.”

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Personal Life

Elizabeth Temitayo Oshoba was born on December 23, 1999, in Agbado, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is 26 years old.

Oshoba competes at a last recorded weigh-in of 129.0 lbs (approximately 58.5 kg), placing her in the super featherweight division. Elizabeth Oshoba is 5’4″ (163 cm) tall.

Elizabeth Oshoba has not publicly disclosed any information about a husband, past marriages, romantic relationships, or children.

She is intensely focused on her boxing career and has kept her personal life entirely away from the media spotlight. No credible source has confirmed a partner, spouse, or offspring as of the time of writing. These details remain unknown.

Net Worth

Elizabeth Oshoba’s net worth is estimated to be between $250,000 and $700,000.

This estimate is based on her professional boxing career, which includes prize money from her nine undefeated professional bouts, her IBO female super-featherweight and WBC Silver featherweight title wins, and her recently signed promotional deal with Most Valuable Promotions, the boxing outfit backed by Jake Paul.

As her profile continues to grow on major international cards and her ranking climbs toward the top of the super featherweight division, her earnings are expected to increase considerably in the coming years. Her exact net worth has not been publicly confirmed.

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