Nigeria surprised the competitors on the inaugural World Boxing Council (WBC)-Africa Boxing Union (ABU) novice championship in Lagos, successful 10 of 11 bouts.
The event, held from Feb. 6 to eight, noticed 42 boxers from eight African nations compete. Nigeria’s boxers dominated throughout all weight classes, securing spectacular victories.
Within the 52kg bout on Saturday, Samuel Dahunsi triumphed over fellow Nigerian Faruk Osikoya with a 5-0 unanimous choice. Quam Musefiu edged Mayowa Gbadeyan 4-1 within the 56kg division.
Riliwan Salawu beat Uganda’s Shakur Mugambe 5-0 within the 69kg class. Abdulramon Abdulwahab additionally defeated Nigeria’s Abioudun Oluwaseun 5-0 within the 64kg bout.
Treasured Anine triumphed within the 60kg feminine class, defeating Anuoluwapo Akanni, whereas Aishat Gbadamosi received 5-0 over Nigeria’s Fathia Sulaimon within the 54kg feminine bout.
Within the remaining match, Jamiu Saheed delivered a technical knockout over Clement Akoumany of Togo within the 82kg class, finishing Nigeria’s dominant efficiency.
The president of the African Boxing Union, Houcine Houichi, praised the success of the occasion.
He famous the significance of offering younger boxers with worldwide expertise for future competitions, just like the World Boxing Championship in Mexico.
Houichi expressed hope that this occasion would encourage extra funding in novice boxing throughout Africa, additional growing the game.
He famous that Nigeria’s success highlighted its power in African boxing.
“I’m very happy with what I’ve seen. Certainly, it’s daring step in growing novice boxing in Nigeria and Africa as a complete.
“It should additionally assist the boxers to arrange mentally for the world Boxing championship arising in Mexico after within the 12 months.
“With this version, we hope to see extra sponsors and promoters coming to put money into boxing particularly on the novice ranges,” Houichi mentioned.
