Chibuike Okoronkwo, known as the King Priest, won the Featherweight title. Israel Ogbodu, called Izzy Money, took the Super Featherweight title, while Chinaza Okoronkwo claimed the Lightweight crown. The regional contest covered the five South-Eastern states including, Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, and Ebonyi.

In the Olympic-style bouts, Jude Ugwuanyi stopped John Wisdom in the second round, and Shedrack Ozoemena, also known as De Bull Nwa Nike, defeated Chinedu Marvellous (Steel Bender) on points.

The event was promoted by former national boxer Ikechukwu Okoronkwo through Ikeuj Boxing Promotion and sanctioned by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC).

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NBBofC President Rafiu Oladipo said the body plans to take professional boxing to every part of the country, while Secretary-General Remi Aboderin noted the event would inspire more young talents in the South-East.

Promoter Okoronkwo said his goal is to give local fighters a platform to showcase their skills and move toward international recognition. He added that Ikeuj Boxing Promotion plans to hold more events soon, possibly in Abia State.

Source: Punch