Reigning African Boxing Union ABU lightweight champion, Oto Joe Boy Joseph of Nigeria, will defend his title on 29 July at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo formerly Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. The match is making a return to the Oyo State capital, where it held in March 2017.
Joe Boy will face crack Ghanaian opponent, Nathaniel Nukpe in a 12-round contest, which is the biggest of the seven bouts on the night.
Another big fight scheduled is the international light middleweight challenge contest between Nigeria’s Akeem Dodo Sadiku and Franc Houanvoegbe of the Republic of Benin.
Also billed to fight is the African Boxing Union welterweight champion and crowd favourite, Olaide Fijaborn Fijabi, who will square up against Kazeem Ariyo in a national challenge duel.
The cruiserweight division will feature Idowu Okusote against Michael Godwin, while Prince Nwoye will take on Ridwan Oyekola in a lightweight challenge duel.
The light welterweight category will see Vincent Essien test his mettle against Segun Olalehin. There will also be a heavyweight clash between Daniel Emeka and Sulaimon Adeosun.
The best boxer at the event will go home with a cash prize of N1million attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy.
Source: Daily Post
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