Larry Ekundayo, is visiting
Nigeria on a six-day tour from September 10-16, 2018, with his commercial
agent, Ben Gray, and members of his team.
The European International Boxing Federation champion, Larry Ekundayo arrived Lagos yesterday and was received by friends and fans at the airport.
During the visit, the boxer
would pay a courtesy call on President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, the Governor
of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, and ex-Lagos governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
The organiser of the tour
and Director of Africa Division Peel Aston Global, Khomeini Bukhari, in a
statement stated that Ekundayo would also pay homage to the Ooni of Ife,
Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Oba Saheed Elegushi and Rev. Mother, Abimbola Ajayi.
He explained that the
boxing champion would be coming to showcase his IBF belt and to thank all those
who have supported his career.
“Ekundayo will also
announce plans for his next fight and start his training camp on Nigerian soil
at Wale Edun’s world class boxing gymnastics facilities. He will also be
interacting with the youths to inspire them, as well as tell his story of how
with hard work and persistence, others can follow in his footsteps,” Bukhari
stated.
The businessman said
Ekundayo had really made Nigeria proud, describing him as a true role model,
hope for the youths, and a fine example of a good sportsman.
“We are working very hard
on his trip, as he is the highest ranked sports personality Nigeria has as far
as I am concerned and thus deserves the best homecoming reception,” he added.
On reports that Ekundayo
may stage his next world title fight in Nigeria, Bukhari said “it was up to
Nigeria to support their elite athletes but such a fight would put the country
on the world boxing map and help attract investment and trade to the country.”
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