Sunday 31 July 2016

GOtv Boxing Night 8: Skoro wins N1m

THE West African Boxing Union featherweight title contender, Waidi 'Skoro' Usman,  made an explosive ring return on Saturday, winning the N1 million cash prize for the best boxer award at GOtv Boxing Night 8.



The capacity crowd at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, cheered Skoro, whose fight with the impressive David "Lucky Boy" Ekpeyong was one of the highlights of the night. Skoro won via unanimous decision, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

In the main bout of the night, Abolaji "Afonja Warrior" Rasheed, wildly cheered by his fans- emerged the national middleweight champion, defeating Sunny "King Hammer" Iyere via unanimous decision. Hammer, champion since 2001, gracefully conceded defeat.

In the light welterweight category, Olaide "Fijaborn" Fijabi knocked out Tombraye Christmas in the first round.

Also in the same category, Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde made light work of Shakiru "No Shaking" Lateef.

The welterweight category saw the return to action  of Stanley "Edo Boy" Eribo, who defeated Tele "Lagelu" Adeleke via a fifth round knockout. 

The super middleweight clash between Matthew "Wizeman" Obinna and Samuel "Lion Heart" Igbokwe was declared a no-contest.
Waidi 'Skoro' Usman displaying his trophy and prize money.

L-R: Rufai Ladipo; Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria; winner of Mojisola Ogunsanya trophy, Waidi "Skoro" Usman; John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria and Akinola Salu, General Manager, GOtv during the GOtv Boxing Night 8 held at the Indoor Sports Hall. National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Abolaji 'Afonja Warrior' Rasheed with the national middleweight title belt. 

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