Nigeria is set to host the prestigious Inaugural African Boxing Congress and Boxing Gala Night, following the Nigeria Boxing Federation’s successful bid under the leadership of Hon. Wale Edun.
The event is a significant milestone for African boxing, as it brings together the continent’s top boxing officials and talent, with African Boxing, the governing body of the continent’s boxing confederation, and World Boxing, the international body for Olympic-style boxing, leading the charge.
In a letter addressed to the NBF, the apex governing body for Olympic style boxing in Africa described Nigeria as a strategic nation with the capacity to lead a holistic advancement of the squared ropes sports, in the continent.
The letter further announced the appointment of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) Vice president Hon. Omonlei Imadu as a member of the African Boxing Working Committee, and an additional responsibility as Head of Organisation for the forthcoming Congress.
The African Boxing Congress and Gala Night are both scheduled to take place on Sunday, 28th December 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The VP of the Nigeria Boxing Federation Hon. Imadu said the NBF is committed to a successful hosting of the event as it will make Nigeria a rallying point for African Boxing.
” As a federation, we would do all in our powers to host a successful event in December, as the head of organisation I am particularly excited at the prospect of having the congress in Nigeria because it’s one that will position both the (NBF) and our nation as a central point for the highest boxing decision making body in the continent”. Imadu added.
As the host of the African Boxing Congress, Nigeria is now in pole position to emerge as the host nation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics boxing qualifiers in Africa.
The event will further place the Nigeria Boxing Federation in a more favorable disposition to attract several developmental programs to aid the advancement of Olympic style pugilists in the country through the continental governing body.
African Boxing has also announced the establishment of its headquarters in Lagos Nigeria.
The Inaugural African Boxing Congress will converge representatives from over twenty affiliated national federations from across Africa in Lagos.
