The 25-year-old, who holds the WBC Silver and IBO International titles, had been billed to face Parker (6-3-1, 2KOs) on Friday night in what many regarded as a key step toward her long-term ambition of world title unification. Instead, Oshoba was forced to announce the cancellation to her followers on Instagram, expressing disappointment but keeping faith in her journey.
“I’m disappointed after all the hard work in camp and was ready to put on a show, but I know everything happens for a reason,” Oshoba wrote. “This is just part of the journey — God’s plan is always bigger than mine.”
The undefeated Ogun State-born fighter boasts a perfect 9-0 record with five knockouts and is ranked 10th in the World Boxing Association’s featherweight category and fourth in the super lightweight division. The Orlando fight was expected to build on her recent points victory over Czech boxer Lenka Volejnikova at York Hall, London — a performance that strengthened her reputation as one of boxing’s brightest emerging talents.
Her cancelled U.S. outing is particularly untimely, coming just months after she signed with Most Valuable Promotions, the management company owned by American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. A victory over Parker would have enhanced Oshoba’s growing profile in the United States and potentially opened doors to higher-profile opponents in the global featherweight division.
Oshoba has consistently made history since turning professional, becoming the first Nigerian woman to capture a world title when she claimed the IBO female super-featherweight belt in 2024. Since then, she has added the WBC Silver title and was positioning herself for even greater accolades.
Her scheduled opponent, Parker, while not among the division’s elite, was expected to provide a seasoned test at a crucial point in Oshoba’s career. That test will now have to wait, though Oshoba insists she will return to the ring stronger and hungrier.
For now, her fans — both at home and abroad — will be watching to see how soon she can regain momentum in her pursuit of global boxing glory.