The Nigeria Boxing Federation [NBF] has revealed that the country’s maiden edition of boxing league tagged ‘Nigeria Boxing Series’ will commence on December 7.
NBF which is affiliated to International Amateur Boxing Association said the league would see four teams: Delta Force, Team Lagos, Sea Warriors and De Rocks battling for six weeks.
President, Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), General Kenneth Minimah (rtd) hinted at the NBS Season One seminar held at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos that this year edition will be a tip of iceberg.
“This idea is part of the development Nigeria boxing needs. If you have followed Nigeria boxing from the glorious days to now, you will understand what I am talking about. We have been challenge by poor performances in international competitions.
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“Therefore, we have to keep the boxers busy. Some other sports are doing same by engaging their athletes through weekly programmes. Some call it league and some other names. So we decided to start fashioning out a way to engage our boxers.”