Lewis Boxing Promotion Signs Three New Boxers

In its effort at ensuring the growth of boxing in Nigeria and Africa, Lewis Boxing Promotion on Monday at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, signed three new boxers to its fold, just days after signing two boxers.

The three new boxers that will be fighting on the stable of Lewis Boxing Promotion are Shogbesan Sikiru, Adeleke Sodiq and Adijat Gbadamosi.

In a chat with THISDAY, the CEO of Lewis Boxing Promotion, Henry Lewis said his vision to ensure youths are taken off the streets is his major reason for coming into boxing.

Henry, who is based in the United States said Lewis Boxing Promotion currently boast of six boxers in Europe and nine in Nigeria.

“We make sure all the boxers in our fold are in shape. We provide them with head gear, shin guards and every other thing they will need to ensure they are in shape. They train twice in a day-morning and evening,” Lewis said.

Continueing, he said: “We have promoted two previous fights in Nigeria before now. The first one was at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, which attracted about 8,000 fans and the second was at NPA Ground in Surulere, with a large turnout. We are looking forward to another one in April, next year.”

Lewis indeed changed the leadership of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, NBBofC, for their support so far.

” President of the NBBofC, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo and the secretary of the board, Remi Aboderin have been very helpful and supportive in our attempt at ensuring boxing has a sound footing in the country.

The American based promoter however charged corporate organisations to support boxing through sponsorship.