Olusegun Folarin
As the date for the National Sports Festival close in, the Ogun State Boxing Association has continued to intensify preparations towards the biennial event with the November edition of Boxing Hall of fame.
The competition held at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja Abeokuta attracted pugilists from various clubs in the state.
In the 67kg weight contest of the competition, Pascal Michael punched out his opponent, Ridwon Odekunle to emerge champion in the November edition of the tournament
The 19 year-old Pascal, proving too hot for Odekunle to handle, as the referee quickly stopped the fight to prevent further punishment after the opponent suffered from a deep cut in the face.
The highly elated winner speaking to sportswriters shortly after the bout, vowed to continue to train harder to actualize his dream of becoming National Champion representing Team-Ogun in the forthcoming 22nd National Sports Festival slated to hold in the state come, 2024
The Cobler who has been in boxing for the past five years, also expressed his desire to become a world champion in the nearest future, just like his boxing idol , Manny Pacquiao of Philippine.
In other bouts decided in the monthly boxing show, Ayomide Ogundare won by unanimous decisions of judges, after overwhelming Abdulsaliau Samod in the 63.5 kg contest, just as Rasak Tairu defeated Jamal Adeniyi with a unanimous decisions in the 60 kg fight.
Also in the 57 kg contest, Ayobami Kasali outclassed, Ifeoluwa Yusuf with a unanimous decisions just as Faruq Oshikoya defeated David Kushimo with unanimous decisions in the 51kg fight, while Segun Ojo won by split decisions against Noah Satimo in the 47kg contest.
In the two female bout decided, highly experienced Damilola Shodipe outclassed Damilola Shobayo with a unanimous decisions in the 60kg fight just as Sukura Taiwo beat Abidemi Ife with a unanimous decisions in the 46 kg contest.
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