Edun Refutes NBBofC Claims, Threatens Legal Action

Wale Edun, the President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), has publicly refuted claims made by Remi Aboderin, the former General Secretary of the defunct Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC). Aboderin alleged that Edun reaffirmed the NBBofC as the legitimate authority for professional boxing in Nigeria.

In a statement released by Mathew Okugbe, the Communication Director of the NBF, Edun labeled these claims as falsehoods intended to mislead the public, describing the actions of Aboderin and his associates as knavery. Edun emphasized that the international boxing community has blacklisted the operations of the NBBofC due to such actions.

He also mentioned a prior meeting with Aboderin and others to discuss issues with international boxing authorities, directing them to the NBF's professional boxing arm. Edun warned that any further attempts at deception would lead to legal action.

Omonlei Imadu, the NBF Vice President, commended Edun for his leadership and vision for boxing development in Nigeria.