Friday, 13 May 2016

Ekundayo clamours for support ahead of ABU title defence

NIGERIAN born boxing sensation Larry Ekundayo popularly known as 'The Natural', has called on his fans to come out and cheer him to victory as he gets set to defend his African Boxing Union title belt against Tanzanian boxing star Saidi Mundi on Saturday 4th June in London.

Ekundayo who is the undefeated African Boxing Union champion, International Masters welterweight title holder and the 2012 Prizefighter champion, will once again carry the hopes of Nigeria on his shoulders in a title defense that is set to be an explosive African showdown, Sportsbiz247 reports.


“As you know I am gearing up to defend my African Boxing Union title belt against Tanzanian boxing star Saidi Mundi on Saturday 4th June in London at the home of boxing York hall, London.

“I would love it if you all come to support me as seeing my people cheer me on when I'm in the ring makes a big difference. Please click on the link in the info section at the bottom of my page to purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/larry-the-natural-ekundayo-defends-his-african-boxing-union-title-belt-tickets-25301391142.

“Maximum respect to all my sponsors without you guys I won't be in this best position right now @flyarikair , Ben-Lee , Union bank Uk, Limehouse Marina elite gym. ‪#‎TheNaturalTeam,” he posted on his Instagram account ahead of the fight.

Tanzanian Champion Mundi brings an impressive ring record of 14 wins and only 2 losses, meaning both athletes will be looking to get the best of one another on the night. This night of sporting excellence will be attended by Nigerian celebrities from the worlds of music and film who are great supporters of Ekundayo.

As well as this bout promising to be an exciting and thrilling display of African pugilistic talent. This will also be a night of historic magnitude, as it will be the first time an African title defence has headlined at the home of British boxing, the York Hall, London.


This night is of significant importance to the boxing phenomenon Ekundayo as victory will propel him up the world rankings ahead of a potential title defence in his homeland of Nigeria on Independence Day, October 1st 2016. 

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