
As part of preparations for the second edition of GOtv Boxing Night, the GOtv Boxing Seminar holds Wednesday, 18 February from 10 am at the Old Skool Restaurant, National Stadium in Lagos.
According to the organisers, the seminar, which is open to professional boxers and managers, will address topics such as Boxers’ Conduct and Image, Managing Your Boxing Career, Boxer/Manager Relationships and Safety Inside the Boxing Ring.
The topics will be handled by an impressive cast of speakers that include Boxing greats, Obisia Nwakpa and Joe Lasisi; Joe Mensah, accomplished boxing coach; Mr. Effiong Nyom, decorated sports journalist; Remi Aboderin, Secretary-General, Nigerian Boxing Board of Control; Jenkins Alumona of Flykite Productions and Dr. Chike Ilukwe.
The seminar will end with a photo shoot for the boxers that will participate at the GOtv Boxing Night holding on 15 March at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.
GOtv Boxing Night, a six-fight event for professional boxers, made a successful debut on 23 November, 2014 as part of the first steps to revive boxing in Nigeria.
In addition to the boxing bouts, boxing greats and administrators of the sport were recognised at the maiden edition, held in Lagos.