Wale Edun Celebrates 150th Lagos Boxing Championship

Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, commended young boxers for their dedication and performances at the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame's 150th divisional championship held in Yaba, Lagos. The one-day tournament took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, featuring 10 bouts, including contests for both men and women, as well as two exhibition fights involving secondary school students.

This monthly competition, organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Boxing Association, serves as a vital platform for discovering and developing amateur boxing talent across Lagos, rotating among the state's five divisions: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, and Epe. The latest edition was particularly significant as it marked the 150th staging of the competition, consistently held on the last Saturday of every month.

Edun emphasized the initiative's role in nurturing young talents and announced that champions from various divisions will compete for the overall IBILE Champion title on December 26, with the winner receiving the Governor's Belt.