Awka: Zeus Sports Ltd has announced plans to stage Nigeria’s biggest boxing event with the World Boxing Federation (WBF) in Anambra. Emmanuel Emenogu, a renowned sports promoter, shared this development while speaking with sports journalists in Awka. The heavyweight boxing match, named the ‘Solution Bout’, will feature Nigeria’s own Taiwo Agbaje and Thomas Masin from France in a WBF title fight. The event will include a series of preliminary fights, providing a full day of boxing entertainment.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, WBF has officially approved the heavyweight boxing match, and Zeus Sports has decided to host it at the new Solution Fun City, a state-of-the-art entertainment facility in Awka, the capital of Anambra. The choice of Anambra is attributed to its accessibility, featuring a functional airport, a conducive hospitality environment, and a rich cultural history that will be a delight for international visitors.
Emenogu emphasized the significance of the match, stating that it will be the first of its kind to be hosted in both the Southeast and Nigeria in general, and only the second in the entire African continent. The ‘Solution Bout’ is expected to attract significant global attention, with an estimated 120 million viewers anticipated to watch from the United States alone. The event aims to showcase the cultural richness and hospitality of Anambra and Southeast Nigeria, countering negative perceptions about alleged insecurity in the area. Emenogu noted that this is an opportunity to send a strong message about the peaceful and hospitable nature of the people.
Odira Ezeh, the Project Coordinator of the ‘Solution Bout’, also highlighted the event’s role in showcasing Anambra’s hospitality and entertainment potentials. Ezeh commended Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, describing him as a sports-loving governor who has invested heavily in world-class facilities, creating an ideal atmosphere for such an international fight. Ezeh mentioned that Anambra will welcome the world, with Prof. Soludo serving as the chief host.