By Flinster Austin
Published on 2024-04-19 03:27:03
Emmanuel ‘Ability’ Abimbola is not just aiming to prove why he is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the boxing scene, but he is also eyeing the prestigious Mojisola Memorial Ogunsanya trophy and the N1 million cash prize for the best boxer at the upcoming GOtv Boxing Night 31. The highly anticipated event is set to take place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on May 1, where Abimbola will face off against Azeez Ayobami in one of the seven exciting bouts scheduled for the night.
Having emerged victorious and clinched the prize at GOtv Boxing Night 28 just a year ago with a unanimous decision win over Prince ‘Lion’ Nwoye, Abimbola is determined to defend his title and make it a memorable anniversary by claiming the prize once again. Reflecting on his previous victory, Abimbola expressed his eagerness to replicate that success by securing another win on the same date and at the same venue. Confident in his abilities, Abimbola stated, “I have the ‘Ability’ to make it happen again; Azeez cannot stop me.”
In addition to the headline bout featuring Abimbola and Ayobami, fans can look forward to other exciting matchups at GOtv Boxing Night 31. One of the most anticipated fights of the night will see Adeyemi ‘Spirit’ Adekanla taking on Segun ‘War’ Adeyemi for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) light welterweight title, promising an intense showdown between two skilled fighters. Another thrilling matchup will feature hard-hitting boxer, Hammed ‘Ese’ Ganiyu, facing off against Yusuf Ogunbumi in a light welterweight national challenge fight.
The national welterweight category will showcase a battle between Raheem ‘Baddo’ Animashaun and Samuel ‘Apata Roro’ Moses, while Sikiru ‘Isho’ Ogunyaju will challenge current national flyweight champion, Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt, in an exciting national flyweight bout. Additionally, Adewale Oladeji is set to compete against Afikun Gbenga in the super welterweight category, and Sikiru ‘Omo Iya Eleja’ Shogbesan will meet Batholomew Abuchi in a national catchweight bout, adding to the already stacked lineup of fights.
With top fighters from various weight classes ready to showcase their skills and compete for glory, GOtv Boxing Night 31 promises to deliver a night of thrilling boxing action for fans and enthusiasts. Be sure to mark your calendars for May 1 and witness the best fighters in Nigeria battle it out in the ring for supremacy, titles, and the coveted Mojisola Memorial Ogunsanya trophy.
