Tijani Azeez Named Bet9ja Community Ambassador for Ijokoro LCDA, Alagbado

A rising boxer from the stable of De Lads Boxing Promotions, Tijani Azeez, has secured an ambassadorial appointment with Bet9ja as its Community Ambassador for Ijokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Alagbado, in a development that underscores the growing connection between sports, youth empowerment and community development.

The appointment represents a significant milestone for Azeez, whose association with De Lads Boxing Promotions continues to position him as one of the promising young talents using boxing as a platform for personal development, discipline and positive community engagement.

The decision to appoint Azeez as a Bet9ja Community Ambassador reflects the growing recognition of sports personalities as influential voices within their communities. Beyond their performances in the ring, boxers can serve as role models, inspiring young people to embrace discipline, determination, hard work and responsible lifestyles.

Through this initiative, Bet9ja is further demonstrating the potential of sports as a vehicle for grassroots engagement, community inclusion and social impact. By identifying with a young boxer who has roots in the local sporting environment, the brand reinforces the importance of recognising local talents and creating opportunities for athletes to contribute meaningfully to society.

For De Lads Boxing Promotions, the development is another encouraging indication that its investment in boxing extends beyond producing competitive fighters. The promotion continues to provide a platform where emerging boxers can develop their skills, build their profiles and access opportunities that transcend the boxing ring.

Meanwhile, De Lads Boxing Promotions is already setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive December showdown with De Lads 15.0 – Battle of Ages.

The much-anticipated boxing event is expected to deliver top-notch fight pairings, compelling matchups across different generations and unparalleled boxing excitement for fans and stakeholders.

With its promise of quality matchmaking and thrilling contests, De Lads 15.0 is poised to further strengthen the promotion’s reputation as a major contributor to the development and visibility of grassroots boxing.

The event is proudly sponsored by Bet9ja as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, highlighting the importance of private-sector participation in supporting sports development, creating platforms for emerging athletes and promoting positive community engagement.

Bet9ja’s backing of De Lads 15.0 also reinforces the role corporate sponsorship can play in sustaining grassroots sporting initiatives, giving talented boxers opportunities to showcase their abilities while bringing communities together through the excitement of competitive sport.

As preparations gather momentum for December’s Battle of Ages, Azeez’s new ambassadorial role adds another inspiring dimension to the De Lads Boxing Promotions story.