…….. I will surpass Anthony Joshua's records
By Gbenga Sodeinde Ado Ekiti
The newly crowned National boxing light heavyweight title holder, and
the current silver medallist, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu has
dedicated his awards to Ekiti State Governor , Governor Kayode Fayemi
and Ekiti People, saying he is doing this out of his love for his
state, Ekiti and Fayemi whose time he won the titles.
Masebinu who he is aiming higher and working toward the word titles
added that that he will surpass the success record of the current Word
Boxing Champion WBC, Anthony Joshua.
Masevex vowed that he will not stop until he gets the highest title of
Word Boxing Champion WBC which Joshua he described as his role model did not
get.
He disclosed that he chose to represent Ekiti State at the recent
Nation Sport festival where he won another award in kick-boxing,
adding that surrendered himself to go for the competition because of
his love for his state
He made the declaration in Ado Ekiti yesterday while showcasing his title
belt and medal to journalists upon his return from Lagos after the
contest.
He also called on the government at all levels in Nigeria to do more in
the promotion sports, particularly the game of boxing in the country.
The Ikere Ekiti born boxer also appealed to well-to-do Nigerians to give
financial support to both upcoming professional and amateur boxers in the
state in their quest to create names for themselves and bring honour to the
state and Nigeria at large.
Masebinu noted that there are so many talented youth, who are willing to
take up the game of boxing as a profession in the state but are getting
discouraged because of lack of basic training facilities and financial
support.
The History and International Studies graduate of the Ekiti State
University, (EKSU) Ado Ekiti, beat Kabiru “KB Godson” Towolawi to clinch
the title.
He Knocked out Towolawi in the sixth round of their scheduled twelve round
bout at the GOTV Night 16 held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim
Balogun Stadium in Lagos on October 14, 2018.
The title bout was one of local and international contests which also
featured nine bouts across different weight divisions.
Masebinu who started as a boxer in 2005 and turned a professional in 2015
said: "I am the current national light heavyweight champion in Nigeria. I
am the first medal winner in boxing and professional boxer in Ekiti State.
" My focus is to win the WBA, WBO and IBF and bring honour to Ekiti and
Nigeria. Boxing is not meant for the tout I want government to encourage
upcoming boxers and develop the sport in the country. We want government to
be supporting them by giving them allowances and render assistance where
necessary. We have talents in the state that can make the state proud
locally and internationally."
Speaking on state of sports in the Ekiti State, he advised Governor
Kayode Fayemi
to give attention to sports development in the state.
"I am here to present the belt to Governor Fayemi, that an Ekiti born boxer
has won a national title. I want our Governor to please encourage sportsmen
and women in the state in this dispensation".
He also solicited the assistance of the state government in securing for
him a promoter and a manager saying he has been with a promoter and manager
since he turned professional three years ago.
Masebinu also admonished the Ministry of Youths and Sport as well as the
Boxing association in the country to come up will the policies and
programmes to will impact positively on boxers and the administration of
the game in the country.
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