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The Yucateco Boxing World Championship will take place from February 6 to 8 at the Molade Okoya Thomas Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Nothing less than seven countries will battle in Lagos for the inaugural Yucateco World Boxing Council (WBC) amateur boxing championship from February 6 to 8 at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium.

The historic tournament is a joint effort between Yucateco Boxing Promotions and Africa’s premier boxing organization.

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Boxers from seven countries Kenya, Uganda, Togo, Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Cameroon, and Nigeria will compete in the event.

Boxers battle for World Cup ticket

Omonlei Imadu, CEO of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, announced that the tournament will serve as a qualifier for the WBC amateur boxing World Cup later this year in Mexico.

“I am happy my promotion has finally made this happen; bringing the first ever WBC amateur tournament to Africa is not child’s play, and I am most importantly very happy that this will be happening in my beloved country, Nigeria. We are bringing the world to Lagos, and this truly delights me,” Imadu said.

Imadu, who also serves as President of the Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria, confirmed that the Most Valuable Boxers in each weight category will be awarded the prestigious WBC Amateur title belt.

“Aside from securing their spot at the maiden WBC Amateur Boxing World Cup, outstanding pugilists in each weight category will also have to keep the WBC Amateur title belt,” he added.

Meanwhile, Saleh Fawaz, founder of Saleh Gloves Promotions, believes the tournament marks a new era for amateur boxing development in Africa.

“This is a prestigious event and all the participants in the tournament will be rated by the WBC and the event also provides the opportunity to participate in the World Cup slated later this year in Mexico. I have been in Nigeria for almost nine years and in those years I don’t think we’ve had anything like this. This is not just a groundbreaking event, it is the beginning of tomorrow,” he said.

Expected dignitaries at the event include Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC DG Hon. Bukola Olopade, and 10th National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, MHR, among others.