Ogun Set To Construct New Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring In Abeokuta
Written by News Desk on December 30, 2024
Plans have been concluded to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Governor Dapo Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which has been postponed to May next year.
Governor Abiodun who stated this when he hosted the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion in his office said there was the need to stage a boxing tournament before the festival in May.
The Governor urged Anthony Joshua to find ways of supporting the state in the area of sports development by working alongside the Director General of the National Sports Commission and the state Commissioner for Sports Development to host a boxing championship in the state.
Earlier, Anthony Joshua had pledged to work towards promoting Ogun State to the rest of the world by showcasing the numerous talents in the state.
