Nigerian boxer, Rilwan “Scorpion” Oyekola is the new world super featherweight champion.
Scorpion won the super featherweight belt, after defeating Argentine, Lucas Montesino in an International title bout decided this evening in Ibadan.
He won the belt which has been vacant for a long time through unanimous decision in the tenth round of the fight.
Radio Nigeria reports that the last time an International title challenge occurred in Ibadan was in 1963.
Then, Nigerian Richard Ihetu ‘Dick Tiger’ defeated America’s Gene Fullmer in a World middleweight title bout decided at Liberty Stadium now known as Obafemi Awolowo Stadium on October 8, 1963.
Five other fights were earlier decided before the super featherweight title bout.
Olaolu Fawole
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Ben says:
Per your report, he “knocked out” his opponent. Then, again, it was a unanimous decision in the tenth round. Which is which? Confusing.
Adiyelogun Adedayo says:
Good luck