The Guardian (Nigeria)

Seven bouts await fans as Gotv Boxing Night returns to Ibadan

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OYO State capital, Ibadan, will host the 25th Gotv Boxing Night at the Old Gymnasium of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium ( formerly Liberty Stadium) on June 4.

A total of seven bouts across weight divisions are scheduled for the event.

Speaking on the event, Jennifer Ukoh- Osamwonyi, Public Relations Manager, Gotv Nigeria, said: “Since the first edition of the Gotv Boxing Night, it has become the biggest platform for discoverin­g boxing talent and promoting boxing as a sport in

Nigeria.

“For the 25th edition, we expect to see hardworkin­g boxers showcase their skills in the ring. As always, MultiChoic­e Nigeria is committed to this project and we will continue to provide our support.”

The heavyweigh­t division will see the explosive Olanrewaju ‘ Larry King’ Adebiyi duel with Solomon Imole in an eight- round challenge bout. Punch machine, Michael ‘ Emirate’ Godwin is lined up to face the acclaimed bruiser Stephen

Kadima in a cruiserwei­ght challenge contest.

In the light heavyweigh­t division, Segun ‘ Success’ Olanrewaju, who recently fought in Russia, will square up against Anambra dynamite, Victor Bennet.

Segun ‘ War’ Adeyemi will be in action against Ademola Ibrahim in a lig ht welterweig­ht clash. Two fast- rising lightweigh­t ring artists, Azeez ‘ Latest’ Ayobam meets Sodiq Oy akojo, while Samuel ‘ Apata Roro’ Moses goes head- to- head with Wale Anifowoshe.

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