Boxing enthusiasts who gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, for the 2023 GoTv Boxing Night 30 were treated to an unforgettable experience on Tuesday night.
Beyond the intense boxing matches, the crowd relished in captivating musical performances by Nigeria’s music stars, Nice, Teni, and Nasboi. The singers’ melodies resonated through the arena, engaging the audience in an immersive musical journey.
“The 2023 GoTv Boxing Night was an electrifying experience, seamlessly blending boxing prowess with exceptional musical acts,” remarked Jenkins Alumona, CEO of Flykite Promotions, the event’s organisers.
The night kicked off with the National Bantamweight Challenge between Ararambi Ojo and Ibrahim “Golden Boy” Opeyemi, resulting in a draw after a spirited match where the fighters fiercely competed.
The National Light Welterweight title fight between Ayanfe “Battle Boy” Adeoye and Ahmed “Eshe” Ganiyu delivered high-octane action, culminating in Ganiyu emerging victorious with a knockout punch that left Adeoye on the canvas.
Abdulafeez “Big Name” Oshoba secured victory over Christopher Ucheji via technical knockout, exhibiting formidable punching skills.
Sifon “Best” Iwat clinched the National Super Flyweight title after a gruelling ten-round battle against Saheed Azeez, winning by a unanimous decision based on the judges’ scores.
In another thrilling match, Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole outshone Blessing “Bless B” Abisoye after eight rounds, earning a unanimous decision from the judges.
Nigeria’s Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu triumphed over Ghana’s Suleiman “Dynamite” Alidu in the international West African Boxing Union (WABU) title fight, securing a unanimous win from the judges.
The Mojisola Ogunsanya Best Boxer of the Night award was presented to Sifon “Best” Iwat for his outstanding performance, marking the pinnacle of the night’s events.
Alumona expressed delight at the massive turnout and commended the crowd’s exemplary conduct, attributing the success to Flykite Promotions’ contribution to the advancement of boxing in Nigeria.
