Nigerian welterweight boxing sensation Samuel “Omo Daddy” Opaogun has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) office at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, where he formally presented his World Boxing Association (WBA) Africa Welterweight Championship belt to the Board’s Secretary, Remi Aboderin.
Opaogun’s visit follows his successful defence of the WBA Africa Welterweight title after defeating Ghanaian opponent Jessie Lartey at Cleaver House, Accra, Ghana, on November 6, 2026.
The accomplished Nigerian boxer made the presentation on the morning of Thursday, November 12, 2026, in a gesture that reflects his appreciation for the support and recognition of the Nigerian boxing authority.
Receiving the championship belt, NBBofC Secretary Remi Aboderin expressed his appreciation for the boxer’s gesture and reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting Nigerian professional boxers in their pursuit of excellence.
“I sincerely appreciate this gesture and am assuring him and all Nigerian Professional Boxers that the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control is in their corner in their quest to be the best they can be in the fisticuffs trade,” said Aboderin.
Opaogun was accompanied on the visit by his corner man, Patrick Chukwuemeka Dike.
The visit underscores the importance of the relationship between Nigerian professional boxers and the country’s boxing regulatory body, while also highlighting Opaogun’s achievement in successfully defending his continental title.
With this victory, Samuel “Omo Daddy” Opaogun continues to fly Nigeria’s flag on the African professional boxing scene, further strengthening the country’s presence in the welterweight division.
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