NBB of C Hosts Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield Today

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), with the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield during the courtesy visit by the former heavyweight boxing champion at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Wednesday. Twitter

By Andah John

The meeting between former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control earlier slated for Saturday has been rescheduled for Sunday at the National Stadium in Lagos.

Rafiu Ladipo, the NBB of C President, explained that the event was shifted because of the local government election in Surulere.

He said the American would meet with the likes of ex-boxer Joe Lasisi and national champion Fijabi Olaide.

Ladipo further said the board would have a partnership talk with the boxing icon, with a view to developing Nigerian boxers

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