Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame returns Saturday News

The Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame monthly tournament returns to Agege Stadium on Saturday, March 28, with the promise of fireworks, featuring eight competitive bouts and two exhibition fights.

Regarded as Nigeria’s longest-running amateur boxing series, the LBHF—backed by the Lagos State Amateur Boxing Association—will showcase contests across the men’s 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, and 75kg divisions, alongside exhibition bouts in the lighter categories.

The opening clash pits Mujeeb Olasunkanmi of Ikorodu against Akeem Salisu of Ajegunle in the men’s 50kg. Other highlights include Saliasu Hamzat (Ikorodu) versus Kalid Akeem (Oshodi) in the 55kg, and Ajisola Habeeb (Ikorodu) against Ibrahim Opeyemi (Surulere) in the 60kg. In the men’s 65kg, Samodu Alabede (Alimosho) takes on Ishola Azeez (Mushin).

Female boxers will also command attention, with Mariam Tijani (Lagos Island) battling Nura Sulaimon (Ojo) in the 48kg, while Sofiat Yakub meets Anina Adekinwonsa in the 51kg. The men’s 70kg bout features Ibrahim Kazeem (Ikorodu) against Fasasi Faesol (Ojo), before the night closes with a 75kg showdown between Lekan Kolawole (Ikorodu) and Kingsley Friday (Ipaja).

LBHF Director David Mohamed described this edition as a prelude to the upcoming IBILE format tournament, which will stage monthly shows across Lagos’ five divisions—Island, Badagry, Ikorodu, Mainland, and Epe—culminating in a championship finale.

“We are excited that the tournament continues to grow every month with new boxers emerging. Providing this platform has not only engaged the pugilists but has also produced world-class talents for Lagos and Nigeria. Some LBHF boxers have gone on to represent Nigeria internationally, and we will continue to build on this legacy,” Mohamed said.

Founded in 2010 by Minister of Finance Wale Edun, LBHF is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing amateur boxing in Nigeria. Over the years, it has hosted regular tournaments, including the prestigious annual Governor’s Belt Championship, and produced notable fighters such as Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje, the WBF Intercontinental champion.

With its blend of grassroots development and elite ambition, the March LBHF tournament is set to deliver another blockbuster night of boxing in Lagos.