NBBofC Pledges Support To WBO Champ, Okolie

From Ogundele Olanrewaju

The President of Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) Dr. Rafiu Oladipo and his secretary Remi Aboderin has pledged the support of the Apex boxing regulatory body in the country to the WBO World Cruiserweight Champion, Lawrence Okolie.

The Board commended the boxer for identifying with his base, Surulere, and for appreciating and inviting the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control to his media briefing while recently hosting him.

The NBBofC boss in his remarks said “this is actually the way to go about the home coming a genuine boxer with the interest of promoting himself and the pro boxing trade. He/she should always identify with the Local boxing body”.

He added that a genuine professional boxer should not wait until he gets into an untoward situation before he identifies or call on the local sanctioning body of his country, “therefore we appreciate Champion Okolie for doing the right thing”.

Ladipo however, disclosed that NBBofC is totally behind Okolie in his quest to win more laurels and make his family and nation proud, saying there are several world titles to be won and the body wish him well.

Speaking further Dr. Rafiu said himself and the General Secretary of the Board, Aboderin have been to the 02 Arena in England to watch Lawrence fights twice and they would also be available to come and watch him whenever the opportunity presents itself.

The event took place at the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame located on Olatilewa street, Lawanson Surulere, owned by Mr. Wale Edun, former Commissioner of finance Lagos State.

Photo captions: (L-R) NBBofC boss, Dr Rafiu Ladipo, Lawrence Okolie and Remi Aboderin.