2 weeks Ago By James Agberebi
Organisers of the prestigious GOtv Boxing Night, Flykite Productions, have revealed that the 32nd edition of the fiesta will be held on December 26, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The organisers also revealed that Afrobeats stars, Mayorkun aka “Mayor of Lagos,” and YKB would be live at the event. Also billed to be at the event along with other soon-to-be-announced artistes is ace comedian, MC Lively.
According to the organisers, the show will be a fusion of music and top-class boxing action. Flykite Productions’ Chief Operating Officer, Bamidele Johnson, said: “Boxing fans know that the December edition of GOtv Boxing Night is always a vibrant celebration of boxing and music. This year, we are taking it up a notch by blending thrilling bouts with electrifying music and comedic performances by top entertainers, to give the fans a Boxing Day experience to remember.
” A total of six fights are scheduled for the event, with the clash between the flamboyant Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun, and Hammed “Ese” Ganiyu the pick of the lot. Also billed to hold is the National Super Welterweight title fight between Lateef “Enuoshe” Azeez, and Rasheed “Fally Boy” Adeyemo. In the other bouts, Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan will battle Imole “System” Oloyede in a National Super Featherweight Challenge bout; Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, will confront Jafaru “Tanka” Suleiman, in a National Super Welterweight challenge, while Akintunde Abolade will square up against Emmanuel Abimbola in the National Super Flyweight category.
There will also be an exhibition clash between Kehinde Owoeye, and Emmanuel Bamidele in the amateur flyweight category. The boxing showpiece sponsored by GOtv, will be broadcast live on SuperSport channels across 50 African countries..
