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By Joe Apu
No fewer than 24 of Nigeria’s finest female boxers will step into the ring on Sunday as the inaugural Kehinde Obareh Female Boxing Show takes centre stage at the Brai Ayonote Gym, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The event, themed “She Fights, She Wins,” is expected to attract hundreds of boxing enthusiasts and sports lovers when action begins at 2:00 p.m. on June 28.
According to a statement issued by organiser Kehinde Joy Obareh on Friday, the championship is designed to empower female boxers, provide opportunities for less-privileged athletes, and promote greater awareness of women’s boxing across Nigeria and beyond.
Among the athletes billed to compete are Gafar Fathia (Crown B/C), Adeshina Zainab (Owonikoko B/C), Adepoju Rokibat (Shaku B/C), Adeshina Aishat (LASU B/C), Ajayi Nimotallah (Aso Rock B/C), Adeniji Aliyat (Blessed B/C), Adegboega Princess (Always B/C), Zainab Ibrahim (Segun Body B/C), Idowu Busayo (NPF B/C), Bibiloye Kabirat (Supreme B/C), Bonu Pesu (LASU B/C), Lawal Fathia (Biggest B/C), Anuoluwapo Akanni (Always B/C) and Kazeem Fathia (Mass Kenny B/C).
Also expected in action are Sodipe Damilola (A-King B/C), Ismail Abibat (Always B/C), Olubuade Firdaus (Oluomo B/C), Oluwafemi Oluwanifemi (Crown B/C), Sodiq Tomiwa (Tiger 2 B/C), Ejeh Peculliar (Gao Star B/C), Adebisi Adenike (Biggest B/C), Adeinka Abigael (Brightess B/C), Kareem Shukurat (Brightess B/C) and Oinkansola Kehinde (Morgan B/C).
Obareh, the driving force behind the competition, began her boxing career at the age of 15 in Ketu, Lagos, and has since enjoyed a distinguished career in both boxing and kickboxing, representing Nigeria at numerous national and international championships.
Her achievements include multiple medals and awards, while she has also been ranked among the world’s leading female boxers. She recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Boxing Coaching as well as a Bronze Coaching Certificate in the United States.
A former student of Apolo Grammar School and Ebenezer Noble Comprehensive College, Obareh is currently studying Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University in the United States. She has competed in more than 100 bouts during a career spanning several competitions within Nigeria and internationally.
Organisers believe the competition will serve as a major platform for discovering and nurturing the next generation of Nigerian female boxing stars while inspiring more young women to embrace the sport.
