Edun motivates young boxers at Lagos divisional championships
Wale Edun, founder of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame and President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, encouraged young boxers to stay disciplined and committed during the inaugural Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame IBILE Divisional Championships. The event, held at Agege Stadium, saw Michael Bolarinwa emerge as Best Boxer after an impressive performance. The tournament is the first of five divisional contests under the IBILE format, with winners set to compete for the Governor’s Belt. The initiative aims to revive grassroots boxing and provide recognition for talented athletes in Lagos.
Match highlights
- Wale Edun emphasized the importance of discipline and commitment to young boxers at the Ikeja Divisional Championships.
- Michael Bolarinwa won the Best Boxer award after defeating Taiwo Rokeeb in the men’s 50kg final with a unanimous 5-0 victory, earning N250,000.
- The tournament included 12 bouts and two exhibition contests, with several fighters qualifying for the Governor’s Belt finals.
- Bolarinwa expressed happiness with his performance and aims to represent Nigeria, highlighting his achievements as a national champion and medallist at the National Youth Games and National Intermediate Games.
- LBHF Director David Mohamed described the launch of the IBILE Divisional Championships as a fulfilment of a long-term vision to add more structure and competition to Lagos boxing.
