NBB Of C Plans Improvement In Boxing

The newly-elected board of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) has promised to partner with international regulatory bodies to give boxing a new lease of life in the country.

The NBB of C Secretary-General, Remi Aboderin, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos.

He said that the body would work assiduously with the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA), the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) and the World Boxing Council (WBC) for boxing growth in Nigeria.

According to him, the primary objective of the board is to regulate the activities and give adequate reports on amateur boxers who were ready to turn professional.

“We are poised to ensure that the Nigeria’s professional boxers are given a new lease of life by working in synergy with recognised  international regulatory bodies like the AIBA,WBO,WBC and the rest.

“We will also ensure that professional boxers cases are properly presented to the regulatory bodies, to ensure that they are equally rated in the international scene,’’ Aboderin said.

The secretary then appealed for more managers and promoters to come on board to take over the bunch of amateur boxers who are ready to turn professionals.

He said this would further ensure the promotion of professional boxing beyond the country.

Aboderin also urged the Federal Government to create an enabling environment to attract both individuals and corporate organisations to promote professional boxing in the country.

“Our job is not to find sponsors, but to regulate professional boxing.

“I hereby urge the government to make laws that will favour individuals and corporate organisations for professional boxing to thrive in the country,’’ Aboderin said.

Aboderin was returned unopposed as the board’s Secretary-General for another four-year term.

Godwin Kanu also retained his board’s Presidency by defeating boxing promoter, Damola Omotosho 11-9 in a keenly-contested election held on April 29 at the National Stadium, Lagos.