Former World Title Challenger, Olusegun Ajose,
and undefeated welterweight sensation also based in the United Kingdom, Larry
Ekundayo are in Nigeria to meet President Muhammadu Buhari. The boxers who
spoke with journalists in Lagos on Saturday are hopeful that a successful visit
to the Presidential Villa can help Nigerian youths and deliver sporting glory
for the country at the Diaspora Day in Abuja. The Diaspora Day holds on Tuesday
in the Federal Capital Territory.
It is hoped that Buhari will support the
initiative to deliver the country a new era of world boxing champions. Their
promoter Chief Bimbo Folayan said in Lagos on arrival from the UK on Saturday
that a detailed plan has been put together, which the boxers will deliver to
the President that could give the country boxing world champions in the next 18
months.
Their manager Ben Gray said, “It’s an unfortunate
fact that these two fine Nigerians would be world champions by now had they
been American or British. However, as they are Nigerians they have suffered
both a lack of support from previous governments and faced horrendous racism
overseas.
“With the new government, and the Nigerian change
agenda in place, we hope we can deliver the country great sporting success and
deliver a plan for increased health and self-respect for Nigeria’s youth.”
Source:punchng
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