The April edition of the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame monthly boxing tournament produced thrilling contests at the Agege Stadium, with Juwon Fatade and Julius Bossinu delivering flawless victories to headline the event.
Fatade opened proceedings in commanding fashion, outclassing Mustapha Yusuf with a unanimous 5–0 win in the men’s 50kg category. Bossinu followed suit in the men’s 60kg, overpowering Innocent Prosper to secure another emphatic 5–0 result. Their performances set the tone for a night of spirited competition, as Opeyemi Lawal also impressed with a dominant 5–0 victory over Wahab Ramadan in the men’s 70kg.
Other bouts were more closely contested. Tajudeen Rasheed edged Aliazeem Ogunleye 3–2 in the men’s 60kg, while Idris Ibadiaran narrowly defeated Makinde Mohamed 3–2 in the men’s 75kg.
In the only female bout of the evening, Amirat Oluwatoyin showed resilience to claim a 3–2 win over Raheemo Animashaun in the 48kg category. Mohamed Lawal overwhelmed Oluwaseun Olawepo in the men’s 80kg with a 4–0 victory, and Faruq Adenle dazzled the crowd with a stylish 5–0 win against Tajudeen Yekini in the men’s 55kg.
Founded in 2010, LBHF has grown into Nigeria’s and Africa’s longest-running amateur boxing tournament.