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  • Mayorkun, YKB to grace GOtv Boxing Night on Dec 26

    Mayorkun, YKB to grace GOtv Boxing Night on Dec 26

    Flykite Productions, organisers of the GOtv Boxing Night, have announced December  26 date for the 32nd  edition of the prestigious boxing show to be held  at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

    The organisers  at the weekend , also announced that Afrobeats stars, Mayorkun AKA “Mayor of Lagos” and YKB will be among artistes to perform live at the event. Also billed to be at the event along with other soon-to-announced artistes is ace comedian, MC Lively.

    According to the organisers, the show will be a fusion of music and top-class boxing action.

    “Boxing fans know that the December edition of GOtv Boxing Night is always a vibrant celebration of boxing and music. This year, we are taking it up a notch by blending thrilling bouts with electrifying music and comedic performances by top entertainers, to give the fans a Boxing Day experience to remember,” said Bamidele Johnson, Flykite Productions’ Chief Operating Officer

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    A total of six fights are scheduled for event, with the clash between the flamboyant Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun and Hammed “Ese” Ganiyu the pick of the lot. Also billed to hold is the national super welterweight title fight between Lateef “Enuoshe” Azeez and Rasheed “Fally Boy” Adeyemo.

    In the other bouts, Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan will battle Imole “System” Oloyede in a national super featherweight challenge bout; Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu will confront Jafaru “Tanka” Suleiman in a national super welterweight challenge, while Akintunde Abolade will square up against Emmanuel Abimbola in the national super flyweight category. There will also be the exhibition clash between Kehinde Owoeye and Emmanuel Bamidele will face-off in the amateur flyweight category. 

    The boxing showpiece sponsored by GOtv will be broadcast live on SuperSport channels across 50 African countries.

  • GOtv Boxing Night 31: Organisers to fete new UBO champion ‘ID Buster’

    GOtv Boxing Night 31: Organisers to fete new UBO champion ‘ID Buster’

    Flykite Productions,  organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, have announced that the new Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) African light-heavyweight champion, Rasheed  ‘ID Buster’ Idowu, will be hosted at the 31st  edition of the show.

    The premier boxing event slated for the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, on May 1, will feature seven intriguing fights, including a West African Boxing Union (WABU) light welterweight title clash between the cracking pair of Segun “War” Adeyemi and Adeyemi ‘Spirit’ Adekanla.

    The company said in a statement that ‘ID Buster’ will be hosted to encourage aspiring boxers.

    “We were delighted that what was wrongly denied him in Ghana was restored to him by UBO. We are bringing ID Buster to GOtv Boxing Night on May 1 to celebrate him and Nigerian boxing,” the statement said.

    ‘ID Buster’ knocked out his  Ghanaian opponent, Bastie Samie, in the second round of the title fight in Accra on April 13. But in one of the most controversial circumstances in recent boxing history, the match commissioner, a member of the Ghana Boxing Authority, declared the match a technical draw.

    On Monday, April 14, the Universal Boxing Organization, reversed the decision, stating that “ID Buster” had won the fight cleanly and should be crowned the new champion. The belt was later sent to Nigeria and received in Lagos by the President of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo.

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    Also scheduled for the night is the national welterweight challenge fight between Raheem ‘Baddo’ Animashaun and Samuel ‘Apata Roro’ Moses.

     In the super welterweight category,  Afikun Gbenga will square up against Adewale; Sikiru ‘Isho’ Ogunyaju, will take on the current national flyweight champion, Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt, in a national flyweight challenge fight; the national catchweight category will see Sikiru ‘Omo Iya Eleja’ Shogbesan battle Batholomew Abuchi; Emmanuel ‘Ability’ Abimbola will slug it out with Azeez Ayobami in the national lightweight category, while Hammed ‘Ese’ Ganiyu will confront Yusuf ‘Hungry Lion’ Ogunbumi in the light welterweight category.

    GOtv Boxing Night is supported by DStv, SuperSport, Ragital.ng, Newsbreak.ng, and will broadcast live in 50 African countries.

  • GOtv Boxing Night 31: Warring Adeyemi  vows  to take out  spirited  Adekanla

    GOtv Boxing Night 31: Warring Adeyemi  vows  to take out  spirited  Adekanla

    Current West African Boxing Union (WABU) light welterweight champion, Segun  ‘War  Adeyemi has declared that Adeyemi ‘Spirit’ Adekanla is in real trouble, ahead of their upcoming WABU title fight at GOtv Boxing Night.

    ‘War’ will face ‘Spirit’ in one of the seven bouts scheduled to be held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, on May 1.

    ‘Spirit’  had earlier stated that he aimed to snatch the title from ‘War’ on the night.

    “I see any opponent that faces me as an evil ‘Spirit’  and I have declared total war against any man or spirit that will be facing me in the ring,” Adeyemi  said during an interview at his training base.“ There will be no hiding place for any kind of ‘Spirit’ at Teslim Balogun on  May Day.”

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    Both boxers will have their unbeaten record at stake when they face off in the 10-round title fight. ‘War’ has a record of 10 wins, one draw, and seven knockouts from 11 fights, while Spirit has a record of 12 wins and four knockouts in his professional career.

    Other fights lined up for the night include a light welterweight challenge fight involving Hammed ‘Ese’ Ganiyu and Yusuf Ogunbumi and a national flyweight challenge fight between current champion, Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt, and Sikiru Ogunyaju.

    Also, Emmanuel Abimbola square up against Azeez Ayobami in a national lightweight challenge fight; Afikun Gbenga and Adewale Oladeji will slug it out in a super welterweight challenge fight; Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan will confront Bartholomew Abuchi in the national  lightweight category, while

    Raheem ‘Baddo’ Animashaun will engage Samuel ‘Apata Roro’ Moses,  in the national welterweight category.

  • GOtv Boxing Night 31: Adeyemi ‘Spirit’ keen to snatch WABU Title

    GOtv Boxing Night 31: Adeyemi ‘Spirit’ keen to snatch WABU Title

    Light welterweight boxer, Adeyemi “Spirit” Adekanla, has declared that he would snatch the West African Boxing Union (WABU) title from current champion, Segun “War” Adeyemi, when they confront each other at GOtv Boxing Night 31 on May 1.

    The 10-round title fight is one of the seven bouts scheduled for the boxing event at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

    Speaking about his preparation for the fight, ‘Spirit’ said he aims to keep his unbeaten record by claiming the WABU title. “I am preparing really hard for this fight. It is my turn to have the WABU title, so no more ‘War’. I’ve never lost a fight in my career, and I will keep that record on May 1,” he said.

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    Both boxers are undefeated in their professional careers. ‘Spirit’ has a record of 12 wins with four knockouts, while ‘War’ has a record of 10 wins, one draw and seven knockouts from 11 fights.

    In the other clashes, Raheem “Baddo” Animashaun and Samuel “Apata Roro” Moses will face-off in a national welterweight challenge; Hammed ‘Ese’ Ganiyu will confront Yusuf Ogunbumi in the light welterweight category; Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan and Arabambi “Power” Ojo will slug it out in the super featherweight category; Afikun Gbenga will square up against Adewale Oladeji in a super welterweight challenge fight; Emmanuel Abimbola will face Azeez Ayobami in the national lightweight category, while the national flyweight champion, Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt, will take on Sikiru Ogunyaju in a national challenge bout.

  • Big name talks tough ahead of GOtv Boxing Night 30

    Big name talks tough ahead of GOtv Boxing Night 30

    Super Welterweight boxer, Abdulafeez “Big Name” Osoba has said his opponent at GOtv Boxing Night 30, Christopher Ucheji, will fall again, when they face off on December 26.

    Having defeated Ucheji earlier this year, ‘Big Name’ said the fight, scheduled for the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, will end in his favour, like the first encounter.

    “We fought in May and defeated him. It was a unanimous decision, and I will do it again. I am in a better shape than when we met earlier, which means he should expect a tougher match,” ‘Big Name’ said.

    The boxing event will also feature five other fights, including two title bouts. Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, will face off with Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title, while Sifon “Best” Iwatt and Saheed Azeez, will slugbit out for the national super flyweight title.

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    Arabambi Ojo and Ibrahim “Golden Boy” Opeyemi, will face each other, in a national bantamweight challenge bout, while Ayanfe Adeoye will face Ahmed Ganiyu in the national light welterweight category. In the female category, national female cruiserweight champion, Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, will duel with Blessing Abisoye, in a national challenge fight.

    Sponsored by GOtv and supported by Supa Komando, Classic FM, Beat FM, Nigeria Info FM, PulseNg and LegitNg, GOtv Boxing Night 30 will broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv ch 209) and SuperSport Select 2 (GOtv ch 64 Channel).

  • GOtv Boxing Night 30 holds on Boxing Day

    GOtv Boxing Night 30 holds on Boxing Day

    The 30th edition of the premier boxing event, GOtv Boxing Night, will take place on Boxing Day  at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Victoria Island, Lagos, with a sub-regional and national title bouts listed among the six scheduled for the night. 

    In the big bouts of the night, national female cruiserweight champion, Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, will square up against Blessing Abisoye in a national challenge bout. The fierce ‘Black Tito’ won the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy awarded to the best boxer at GOtv Boxing 29 in September.

    Another big name in action on the night is Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, who will be defending his West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title against top Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah. In the other title fight, swift puncher, Sifon “Best” Iwatt, will battle Saheed Azeez, for the national super flyweight title.

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    According to the event organisers, Flykite Productions, the festive edition will also feature live music performances by A-list Afrobeats artists. “The December editions of GOtv Boxing Night have always been a carnival of music and Boxing. This year won’t be an exception, as we will be having musical performances by some top Afrobeats artists at the venue. The artists will be announced once the deals are sealed,” said the Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Productions, Jenkins Alumona.

    Also scheduled for the night is a national bantamweight challenge bout between Arabambi Ojo and Ibrahim “Golden Boy” Opeyemi. In the national light welterweight category, Ayanfe Adeoye will face Ahmed Ganiyu, while Abdulafeez “Big Name” Osoba and Christopher Ucheji, will trade punches in a national super welterweight challenge fight.

  • Fans to win decoders at GOtv Boxing Night 29

    Fans to win decoders at GOtv Boxing Night 29

    Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, have assured the fans of cracking boxing bouts and gifts galore at GOtv Boxing Night 29, which will take place on 24 September.

    The organisers said fans at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, venue of the show, stand a chance of winning GOtv decoders.

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    “In addition to a cracking line-up of bouts, fans at the venue will get the opportunity to win GOtv decoders, courtesy of the sponsors. The decoders will be won through lucky dips in between fights,” the statement said.

    Six mouth-watering bouts are scheduled for the night, including a female national cruiserweight title bout between Celina ‘Pretty Assassin’ Agwu and Bolatito ‘Black Tito’ Oluwole.

    The night will also feature a national lightweight challenge clash between Azeez ‘Latest’ Ayobami and Emmanuel ‘Ability’ Abimbola. In the night’s national super flyweight challenge bout, Yusuf ‘Omo West’ Mohammed will battle Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt.

    The bantamweight category will feature a national challenge bout between Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke and Ibrahim ‘Golden Boy’ Opeyemi, while Arabambi ‘Power’ Ojo will also face Tunde ‘Turning Star’ Olojede. Taiwo ‘Gentle Boy’ Olowu will take on Ganiyu ‘Energy’ Kolawole in a national welterweight challenge bout.

  • ‘Black Tito’ eyes history at GOtv Boxing Night 29

    ‘Black Tito’ eyes history at GOtv Boxing Night 29

    Female cruiserweight boxer, Bolatito ‘Black Tito’ Oluwole, said her ultimate aim at GOtv Boxing Night 29 is to be the first female winner of the best boxer prize.

    The overall best boxer on the night will take home the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and N1m cash prize.

    Black Tito will face Celina ‘Pretty Assassin’ Agwu, in a national cruiserweight title challenge bout at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on September 24. The bout is one of the six lined up for the night.

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    “My ultimate aim on the night is to make history by becoming the first female to emerge as the overall best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night. I am very confident about beating Pretty Assassin, and my plan is not just to beat her, but to do it well. I will beat her hands down, so I can stand a good chance for the money,” Black Tito said.

    The night will also feature a national lightweight challenge clash between Azeez ‘Latest’ Ayobami and Emmanuel ‘Ability’ Abimbola. In the night’s national super flyweight challenge bout, Yusuf ‘Omowest’ Mohammed will battle Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt.

    The bantamweight category will feature a national challenge bout between Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke and Ibrahim ‘Golden Boy’ Opeyemi, while Arabambi ‘Power’ Ojo will also face Tunde ‘Turning Star’ Olojede. Taiwo ‘Gentle Boy’ Olowu will also take on Ganiyu ‘Energy’ Kolawole in a national welterweight challenge bout.

  • GOtv Boxing Night 18: Ibadan agog for ABU title fight

    Boxing fans in Ibadan and other parts of Oyo State, as well as neighbouring states, are gripped with excitement, as the GOtv Boxing Night 18 approaches. The show, slated to hold on Sunday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan will see the city host the African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title bout, the headline fight, featuring Nigeria’s Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph against Ghana’s Success “Brave Warrior” Tetteh.

    It will also feature two Ibadan cult boxing heroes, Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku and Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola. The latter will seek to dethrone Taofeek “Taozon” Bisuga as the national super featherweight champion, while the former will take on Ekpresso Djamihou of the Republic of Benin in an international light middleweight challenge duel. Five other fights are lined up, with some of them featuring big names on the domestic boxing scene.

    Fans have taken to various social platforms, where they have expressed their delight and openly declared their preferences for the show’s best boxer award, which carries a cash prize of N1million.

    Among Ibadan fans, Scorpion is the preferred choice for the majority for the award. The national title contender won the award at GOtv Boxing Night 15 and is being widely tipped for a repeat. Joe Boy, who has a large community of fans, mostly from Lagos, is currently running him close and stands a good chance if he puts up a good fight and successfully defends his ABU title.

  • GOtv Boxing Night: WABU President urges support for boxing

    President of the West African Boxing Union (WABU), Remi Aboderin, has called on corporate organisations in the country to emulate pay television service provider, GOtv’s support for Nigerian boxing.

    Aboderin, who is also the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) made the call in Lagos yesterday at the offices of Flykite Promotions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, which has been sponsored by GOtv since 2014.

    He noted that the intervention of GOtv in Nigerian boxing has revived the sport, adding that there was a need for many more organisations to support boxing to ensure a speedier return to health.

    “Nobody connected to Nigerian boxing can fail to see the strides being made by the sport since GOtv intervened in 2014. Their intervention, which has seen them invest huge sums, time, organisation, logistics, especially the live broadcast of the event by SuperSport, has rescued our beloved sport from irrelevance. I can tell you that we at the NBB of C are happy, boxers are happy, sub-regional and continental boxing bodies such as the African Boxing Union are also happy for GOtv’s support. The fans, who are crucial to the sport, are similarly delighted,” he said.

    To sustain the momentum, the WABU President urged other corporate organisations to take a leaf out of GOtv’s book, as doing so will ensure Nigerian boxing’s return to full health will be quicker.

    “I want to use this opportunity to plead with corporate organisations to join in the efforts to take Nigerian boxing back into the big time. With more corporate support, it will happen faster. The fact is under five years of sponsoring GOtv Boxing Night and GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, Nigerian boxing has regained prominence on the African and Commonwealth scenes. Our boxers are sought after, as many champions have been made. We need to go a few notches higher and that will happen if others show similar commitment,” he stated.

    GOtv Boxing Night is approaching its 18th edition, which is scheduled to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty), Ibadan, on Sunday. The eight-fight show will feature two international duels, the ABU lightweight title clash between Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph of Nigeria and Ghana’s Success “Brave Warrior” Tetteh and an international light middleweight clash between Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku of Nigeria and Ekpresso Djamihou of the Republic of Benin.