GOTV Boxing Night 30 presents six exciting boxing matches, with two title fights at the forefront. The best boxer of the night will take home the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of N1m. PUNCH Sports Extra’s PETER AKINBO gives a glimpse of the six bouts set to unfold on Boxing Day at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos State.
Taiwo Olowu vs Alidu Sulemana
National welterweight champion Taiwo ‘Gentle Boy’ Olowu will face off against Ghanaian boxer Alidu Sulemana for the West African Boxing Union super-welterweight title, following a change of opponent.
Originally slated to fight another Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, Olowu’s new opponent, Sulemana, boasts an unblemished record of 10 wins and eight knockouts from 10 professional fights, while Olowu has 16 wins, 11 knockouts, and two defeats from 18 professional fights.
This sets the stage for a challenging fight, where Sulemana’s unbeaten streak will be put to the test against Olowu’s experience and knockout power.
Sifon Iwatt vs Saheed Azeez
Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt and Saheed Azeez will compete in the second title fight of the night to claim the national super flyweight championship.
Iwatt, known for his impressive track record of three wins, all ending in knockouts, is eager to secure his first career title. On the other hand, Azeez aims to make his mark as the underdog and clinch his first career title.
Abdulafeez Osoba vs Christopher Ucheji
Abdulafeez ‘Big Name’ Osoba and Christopher Ucheji are set for a rematch at GOTV Boxing Night 30, after Osoba emerged victorious in their previous encounter.
Osoba, undefeated in three bouts since turning pro, is confident about replicating his success, while Ucheji is determined to avoid a similar outcome in their second showdown.
Ayanfe Adeoye vs Ahmed Ganiyu
Ayanfe Adeoye will face Ahmed Ganiyu in a national light-welterweight fight, with Adeoye considered the clear favorite, boasting seven victories by knockout in his professional career.
Arabambi Ojo vs Ibrahim Opeyemi
Arabambi Ojo and Ibrahim ‘Golden Boy’ Opeyemi are set to square off in a national bantamweight challenge, as Ojo seeks to improve his record, while Opeyemi aims to bounce back from a previous loss.
Bolatito Oluwole vs Blessing Abisoye
In the female category, national female cruiserweight champion Bolatito ‘Black Tito’ Oluwole will take on Blessing Abisoye in a national challenge fight, setting the stage for a grudge match following their previous encounter.
Oluwole, with an impressive record of eight victories and five knockouts, is determined to defend her title and claim the coveted Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy once again.
