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The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has thrown its weight behind the highly anticipated Balmoral Group Promotions and Amir Khan promotions “Chaos in the Ring” pro boxing event in Lagos this weekend. The event slated for Friday, May 1st at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, is aimed at projecting both local and international boxing in the State of Aquatic Splendor. The…

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has ratified the appointment of Mr. Azania Omo-Agege as chairman of its pro-boxing committee. Azania previously served as the vice president of the Nigeria Boxing Federation before taking over as an interim president at the later stages of the former NBF board. The widely experienced sports administrator also served as the vice president of the African Boxing…

The Director General of the National Sports Commission Hon. Bukola Olopade has extol the board of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) for a top-notch organization of the ongoing National Boxing Week and Commonwealth Games open trials in Lagos. The DG who was present at the event on Tuesday praised the NBF leadership for their dedication to an all round boxing development through the training of…

As part of activities to mark the inaugural National Boxing Week, the Nigeria Boxing Federation has paid homage to the legacy of Nigerian boxing legend Okon Asuquo Bassey, known as Hogan Bassey. In a colorful ceremony at his gravesite at the National Stadium Surulere, the vice resident of the Nigeria Boxing Federation Hon. Omonlei Imadu and other board members led a procession of boxers,…

As part of proactive efforts to put Nigerian boxing on a progressive trajectory in the new sporting calendar, the Nigeria Boxing Federation has unveiled its program of activities for 2026. This was contained in a well structured document developed by the NBF technical committee and signed by the body’s Secretary General Vivian Azimene. The well detailed document captured a National Coaches…

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF)will conduct an open trial for boxers in readiness for the Commonwealth Games selection in February. The screening process will be open to pugilists in all the weight categories, while a date and venue will be communicated as soon as all arrangements are finalized. The vice president of the Nigeria Boxing Federation Hon. Omonlei Imadu said the trial process…

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has appointed Ex-international Mr. Adura Olaleyin as its Technical Director. Alaleyin is a Commonwealth Games silver medalist with ample experience across the boxing firmament. As a coach, Adura led the Nigerian team to “historic success” at the 2024 African Games, where his prowess proved nifty to the nation’s triumph in the squared ropes sports. He was also…