The Nation Newspaper 50 fighters showcase talents at Southwest Boxing/MMA Championships
No fewer than 50 talented fighters from Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, and Ondo over week showcased their prowess in Mixed Martial Art and boxing when the Southwest edition of the National Amateur Boxing and MMA Championships took place in Lagos.
In the male 70.3kg category, Olabode Fayowole from Lagos defeated Rasheed Taiwo from Oyo State. Musa Jamiyu from Ondo State outclassed Latif Akubee from Oyo State in the 65.6kg category, and Samuel Gabriel from Lagos State claimed victory over Saheed Faruk from Ogun State in the 61.2kg category.The Boxing Championship officiated by Lagos State Boxing Association , witnessed 12 thrilling bouts with Lagos fighters dominating.
Meanwhile, Odebode Opeyemi triumphed over Badmus Mueeb from Osun State in the male 60kg category, and Obanla Opeyemi from Lagos State won against Ramon Folarin from Oyo State in the male 85kg category. Among the female fighters, Akinyemi Asisat from Lagos State defeated Ibrahim Zainab from Osun State by RSC in the first round of the 57kg category.
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