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Lagos Individual Boxing Club Championship: Boxers eye more wins as championship enters Day 4

Posted : 25 October 2024

Boxers at the 2024 Lagos Individual Boxing Club Championship, ongoing at the Bishop Aggay Secondary School playing ground in Mushin, are aiming for more wins following the completion of the preliminary bouts.


Bakare Azeem, Adegbuyi Apolo, and Babajide Christopher are among those who qualified for the quarter-finals and are prepared to achieve more in their next bouts.


It was an interesting encounter between Bakare Azeem in the blue corner and Chineke Ikechukwu in the red corner in the 74kg category, but the latter was too powerful as he delivered his punches effortlessly, winning against Ikechukwu in the final round.


In his reaction after winning his bout against Ikechukwu, Bakare Azeem attributed his victory to consistent training and always listening to the instructions of his coaches. Azeem stated that he’s ready for his quarter-final bout and that whoever he fights will be defeated.


Babajide Christopher, who competed in the 67kg category, pointed out that he needs to overcome his fear as a boxer. The words of encouragement from his coach and other technical team members really boosted his confidence while in the ring.


Moving forward, Christopher said he will put on a better performance in his next match.


For Adeleke Apolo from Emirate Boxing Club, the championship is an eye-opener and an opportunity for up-and-coming stars to express themselves at the grassroots level. He added that it’s also an avenue for established boxers to prepare and improve their performances in the sport.


Apolo further stated that his intention is to give a good fight to whoever he will be competing against, as he is ready to win the title in his weight category.


Daniel Adekunle, Chairman of the Lagos State Boxing Coaches Association, commended the Lagos State Government for bringing the championship to the grassroots level. He described the championship as a significant event for the boxers at their base, stating that it would also aid in producing the best boxers to represent the state in national competitions.

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