Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and Ughelli Descendent Union (UDU) president general, Olorogun Samuel Akpimegi, have lauded the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Australian Joe Goodall.
The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Centre in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America on to take the title.
Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his chief press secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the triumph of the talented hard-hitting puncher as a deserved victory over a formidable opponent.Similarly, Akpimegi commended the triumph of the talented hard-hitting puncher for the deserved victory over a formidable opponent.
The PG also commended the remarkable performance of Nigerian music star and former winner of BBNaija, Michael Efe Ejeba, who heralded Ajagba into the boxing ring on the fateful day.
He extolled the mentality of the two Deltan brothers- Efe Ajagba from Ughelli Kingdom and Efe Ejeba from Okpe Kingdom for supporting each other to victory and for their outstanding performances showcasing the never say die and indomitable Urhobo ‘Ovuo Ovo’ spirit, Delta and Nigerian spirit at all times.
The fourth round knockout was a revenge for the Nigerian who had lost to Goodall by a decision at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
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