With four national titles on December 26 and 28, NBB of C promises thrilling moments for boxing fans
The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), the country’s official boxing sanctioning body, has scheduled exciting boxing events for this month.
Boxing enthusiasts will have the chance to witness four national title bouts over the course of three days, as confirmed by the organization’s Secretary General, Remi Aboderin.
On the 26th of December 2025, Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke will square up against the champion in the Super Bantamweight category, Durotimi ‘Tiny’ Agboola, while Imole ‘System’ Oloyede will do battle with Saddam Oladipupo for the vacant National Lightweight title at the GOtv Boxing Night 34, scheduled for 26 December at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island.
The event combines live professional boxing with musical and comedy performances, which is being organised by Flykite Promotions and is also listed among Lagos’ top December’ entertainment attractions.
Also, the much-talked-about light heavyweight clash between Universal Boxing Organisation (UBO) Africa champion Rasheed ‘ID Buster’ Idowu of Nigeria and Ghana’s Nii Offei Dodoo will also feature on the night.
Abodering also hinted that on the 28th of December 2025, at the Campos Mini Stadium, also the Lagos Island, De-Lads Promotion of Alhaji. Wasiu Waheed Alabi will equally showcase two national titles on his bill.
Soldier boy Hassan ‘Tiago’ Tiamiyu will defend his National Super Welterweight title against Saheed Abdullahi, while in the female Bantamweight category, Simisola Popola will contest the Bantamweight female title with Omowunmi Adeola Oyesiji.
These events according to Aboderin, promise to be a thrilling night for boxing fans, showcasing top talent and fierce competition.
“With such significant titles on the line, both fighters and spectators are sure to experience an electrifying atmosphere,” said the NBB of C Scribe.
Aboderin added that “all these developments recently witnessed in Nigerian professional boxing are occasioned by the enabling atmosphere created for the promoters and investors by the sanctioning body and the support from the growing fan base.
As the sport gains momentum, it is anticipated that more young athletes will be inspired to pursue boxing and further elevating Nigeria’s presence on the international stage.
