• Oluwatosin Adebayo of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government secured the men’s 75kg crown with a 4-1 decision over Great Ezenwa of Eti-Osa East LCDA.
• Emmanuel Richard, representing Eti-Osa West Local Government, earned a unanimous 5-0 win against Surajudeen Olatunji of Ibeju-Lekki LCDA in the men’s 65kg category.
• In the women’s 54kg contest, Olamide Ogunleye of Eti-Osa East LCDA stopped Noyimot Adebisi of Eti-Osa West Local Government with a first-round knockout.

Two exhibition contests featuring pupils from Community Primary School, Ibeju; Community Junior High School, Ibeju; Iwerekun Community High School; and Happie Valley School finished without a winner, with both bouts declared draws.

Governor’s Belt selection trial planned

LBHF director David Mohammed said a one-day selection trial will be staged to determine the final team for the Governor’s Belt competition. He added that the divisional events had brought several talented young boxers to attention.

“We intend to hold a trial later this year to choose the strongest boxers for the Governor’s Belt, while also looking to identify fresh talent capable of representing Lagos and Nigeria in the years ahead,” Mohammed said.

Grassroots boxing programme

The Ibile championships span Lagos State’s five divisions:

• Ikorodu
• Badagry
• Ikeja
• Lagos Island
• Epe

The competition is run in partnership with the Lagos State Amateur Boxing Association. Established in 2009 by former Finance Minister Wale Edun, the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame is Nigeria’s longest-serving grassroots amateur boxing programme.