Applauses from various quarters have greeted the highly appreciated Yucateco boxing trials in Kwara state.
The event, which took place at the Queen Elizabeth School sports hall in Ilorin on July 14th, drew a large crowd of boxing enthusiasts and dignitaries to witness the thrilling competition among over fifty boxers from various parts of the state, platinumnewsng.com is reporting
According to an earlier report by Platinum News, the boxing coaches association in Kwara state in a letter requested Yucateco boxing promotions to stage a scouting programme in Ilorin for young pugilists.
According to the technical director of the Yucateco boxing league Babatunde Laguda, the outfit has discovered several talented pugilists at the trials, and they will be supported with subsequent training and exposure.
“I am happy we were able to pull this through despite our very tight schedule with preparation in top gear for season 2 of the boxing league, we are truly encouraged with the turnout of not only the boxers but also the fans who came out in their numbers to give their support to the cause”
“Those we have selected among the pugilists would be given further considerations and a more structured platform to continue their growth and development, there are several boxing talent in Kwara state and we hope to do this again some other time Laguda noted”.
With the conclusion of the trials in Kwara state, attention will now shift to the boxing league which gets on the way with week one round of bouts in Lagos on Friday, July 26th.
Twelve boxing Clubs have been accredited for season two of the Yucateco boxing league. The winner of the second season of the league which debuted in 2023 will receive a prize money of 50 million naira.