After an afternoon of excitement and sportsmanship at the 9th Lagos Governor’s Belt, Team Lagos outclassed their West African neighbours in all the bouts decided yesterday, Boxing Day to retain the prestigious belt.
18 year old Akintayo Aminu emerged the winner of this year’s tournament at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Sports hall, Teslim Balogun stadium after outclassing the diminutive by agile Adam Salanon from Benin Republic.
Speaking to Nation sports after the one-day competition organized by the Lagos Amateur Boxing Association, Aminu thanked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Chairman of Lagos State Boxing Hall Of Fame , Olawale Edun for their commitment to the growth of boxing while urging other boxers not to relent in their efforts to record success in their chosen career.
“I hope my victory can spur young boxers that they can achieve a lot from boxing”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports, Deji Tinubu, representing the executive Governor acknowledged the need for the initiative’s continuity.
9th Governor’s Belt: Akintayo, Team Lagos stand out
