RILWAN "Baby Face" Babatunde, one of the most
exciting boxers at GOtv Boxing Night 7, has expressed delight that he was able
to make his professional debut shortly after turning pro.
The 20-year old, who defeated the more experienced Tope
"Berinja" Agboola in their light welterweight challenge bout at the
Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, on Sunday, is one of the
discoveries of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search.
"I never thought it would come so soon. I have seen
many boxers turn pro and not get fights. I really thank the sponsors and the
organisers for making this possible. I am now confident of kicking on from
here," said Baby Face.
Another debutant, Chukwuebuka "Wise King"
Ezewudo, conqueror of Ganiyu "Energy" Kolawole in a middleweight
clash, is also glowing that he has made his debut. "I am very happy. The whole
of Africa watched me made my debut. It was made sweeter by the fact that I won
the fight. Big thanks to the sponsors," said the graduate of GOtv Boxing
NextGen Search who defeated a fellow graduate.
Despite losing his first pro bout, Kolawole is happy that
he made his debut. "Losing is not the end of the world. Boxers lose every
time and come back to win. I am just happy that I was part of GOtv Boxing Night
7 and will remember my first fight forever," he said.
Osamudiamen "Chisel" Goodluck shares similar
sentiments. The graduate of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, who was defeated by
Rilwan "Real One" Oladosu in their lightweight challenge bout, said
the loss did not affect the joy he feels at finally making his bow as a pro.
" I have a fight under my belt and I hope to have other fights in the
futrure," he said.
The star of the night, however, was Oto "Joe
Boy" Joseph, who won the national lightweight title by dethroning Nurudeen
"Prince" Fatai by unanimous decision in their explosive 12-round
fight.
In addition to the title, Joe Boy won the N1m cash prize
for the best boxer of the evening and the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy
for the second time.
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