By Pelumi Adele
The World Boxing Bureau (WBB) has awarded Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), a special honorary boxing belt in appreciation of his significant achievements in boxing in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Photo caption: Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, President NBBofC with the WBB belt, (middle)Remi Aboderin, Secretary NBBofC (right) and Ike ‘The President’ Ibeabuchi (left)
The CEO and President of the WBB, Al-Rahim Burke, personally customized the belt specifically for the President of the NBBofC, who is the first person in Nigeria to receive such a coveted boxing souvenir in appreciation of his efforts on professional boxing development, according to Miyen Akiri of Prize Fighting.tv Boxing Promotions, who presented the belt in Lagos.
In response to the prestigious gift, Dr. Ladipo expressed gratitude to the WBB President for considering him deserving and acknowledging his efforts to advance professional boxing in Nigeria. He also extended an invitation to additional investors and promoters to join his board in what he called an exciting new era of professional boxing in Nigeria.
“I’m dedicating this personalized belt to every member of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control who has been diligently striving to elevate professional boxing in Nigeria to the remarkable height it has reached. Dr. Ladipo stated. He added that “As we strive to offer opportunities, motivate new champions, and uphold the proud legacy of the NBBofC.”
He emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in achieving these goals. With the support of the board members, he believes that they can transform the landscape of boxing in the country, inspiring the next generation of boxers to pursue their dreams.
World Boxing Bureau (WBB), which has its headquarters located in the city of Irvington, in the state of New Jersey, United States of America, is a professional boxing sanctioning body with a rich history and an exciting new future, providing up-and-coming boxing prospects, both men and women, with the opportunity to compete for our prestigious championship belts.
Photo captions: Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, President NBBofC with the WBB belt, (middle)Remi Aboderin, Secretary NBBofC (right) and Ike ‘The President’ Ibeabuchi (left)
