Plans Underway for Boxing Competition in Ogun Schools

By Olusegun Folarin

Plans are underway to introduce boxing competition in secondary schools in Ogun state as part of the catch them young initiatives of the state boxing association.

The Chairman, Ogun State Boxing Association, Mr. Somide Christopher announced this during the 14th Boxing Hall of Fame held at the indoor hall of Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta.

Mr Somide explained that the tournament was being organized in conjunction with Boxing Hall Of Fame to expose raw talents discovered in the state to competition.

He also noted that the tournament was to discover talented boxers from secondary schools and tertiary institutions, assuring young boxers of commitment of the association to their welfare to keep them in shape for more competitions.

Mr Somide solicited the support of corporate organizations and individuals in providing the needed equipment for boxing while pleading with the boxers to always stay away from drugs to prevent destroying their future in the game.

Also, the Chairman, Ogun State Boxing Board of Control, Dr. Ademolu Okunleye assured that the board would continue to work hard to ensure the growth of boxing in the country, particularly in Ogun State by supporting the tournament.

In some of the bouts, Fidelis Henry knocked out Aduragbemi Adegboro to emerge champion in the 86 kilograms category, Uriel Ajayi defeated Aboy David by split decisions 4-1 in the 67 kilograms fight while Adebayo Adura beat Cole Oluwaseun in the 60 kilograms contest.

Also Akinleye Quam defeated Saheed Odejide in the 52 kilograms category, Movei Frank beat Aliu Usman in the 54kilograme fight while Mubarak Bamidele won against Michael Olajuwon in the 49 kilograms contest.

In the female category, Aliyah Olalekan defeated Anu-Oluwapo Shoyombo in the 52 kilograms contest while Fathia Gafar beat Timilehin A. in the 50 kilograms fight.