All is set for the GOtv Boxing Night 5 as the organisers of the event have promised that the best boxer of the night will smile home with a whooping #1.5million naira.
The 5th edition which would be held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere-Lagos on December 26, 2015 promises to be full of pure boxing, razzmatazz and excitement.
The
managing director of FlyKite Productions, flanked by the national and
West African Boxing Union Featherweight champion, Waidi “Skoro” Usman
and the Secretary of NBB of C, Mr. Remi Aboderin
Speaking at the press conference ahead of the event, the managing director of Flykite Productions, Jenkins Alumona, posited that 5th edition will be broadcasted live on television in over 47 countries around Africa.
He said: “This is an opportunity for the boxers to showcase their talent. Let me disclose to you, the 5th edition will be televised live in more than 47 countries. So, you can imagine the estimated view.”
The height of the interaction which sent the boxing community present at the interaction into wild jubilation was when it was revealed that the best boxer of the night will smile home with #1.5million, which is the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for best boxer at the event.
Meanwhile the Secretary of NBB of C, Mr. Remi Aboderin used the opportunity to heap praises to Multichoice and the organisers.
According to him, boxing has returned as a sporting event to recon with.
“You have to give it to them,” he started. “Dishing out #1.5million naira for a boxer just for a night is massive. We are impressed and will continue to support them,” he promised.
Four big fights have been lined-up for the event which includes a continental title fight, two national title fights and a national challenge contest.
Four big fights have been lined-up for the event which includes a continental title fight, two national title fights and a national challenge contest.
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