Following success recorded Friday at the Oba of Oregun (Lagos) Boxing fiesta, organizers and other stakeholders are confident of having a world boxing champion from the community very soon.
Benson Adeyinka who pummeled Bamgbola Babatunde to submission in their middleweight clash has been a hero at Oregun before and after the fight of Friday watched by an appreciable crowd at Oregun High School.
An excited Adeyinka said he has everything except money to conquer the world.
Chief Organizer of the event, Deji Hamilton Bakare applauded the pugilists for their doggedness, skills, discipline and commitment.
Hamilton Bakare also lauded Oba of Oregun,Dr. Olukumi Olusesan Akingbola (Ikudoro 1), Sports philanthropist and MD/CEO Jaunty Nigeria Ent.Obembe Oladiran and veteran sports Journalist , Deji Omotoyinbo for their moral and financial backing.
While seeking support from the corporate world, he stated that more training programs and championships would be organized regularly.
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Isiaka Tajudeen ( Skyforce) that defeated Rotimi Samuel in the 76kg class believes he can also be a world beater.
In some other fights, Daniel Ogunmade beat Adeyemi as Jeremiah overcame Bollard Gbadamosi.
Ayomide Olaniyi outpunched Sulaimon Yekini as Adedokun Ayobami beat Mohammed Babatunde by TKO