As Nigerians clamor for the revival
of boxing in the Country, Anambra State Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano has
accepted to host the first world boxing title fight in Nigeria in recent years.
The boxing extravaganza will be the
biggest boxing event in the Country in recent years and will hold at the Dr
Alex Ekwueme square in Awka, the Anambra State Capital on Boxing day, December
26.
The six bouts promotion will see
some top Nigerian professional boxers based abroad returning home to showcase
their talents to Nigerians.
The event promoted by Emmaco Sports
Limited and tagged ‘Retrun of Champions’ will see current WBO international
Light middle weight champion, King Davidson Emenogu fighting for the WBF
interim middle weight world title. Current WABU light heavyweight champion,
Jude Illo will vie for the WBF int’l light heavyweight title. Current WBF
welter weight champion, Gifted Cole will be going for the vacant WBA PAN
Africa middle weight title.
The night will also see current
Common Wealth super Middle weight champion, Isaac Ekpo defending his title.
All the listed fighters have all
signed on for the promotion. Their Foreign opponents will be announced next
week during a press conference in Awka.
‘Return of Champions’ lights up Awka on Boxing Day
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Thursday, December 04, 2014
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