Appah Claims WBO Belt as Promoter Vows Boxing Growth in Nigeria

Nigerian boxer Godday Appah has officially received his WBO Africa cruiserweight title belt following his split decision victory over Ezra Arenyeka in the 'Chaos in the Ring Peace Fight' on May 1. The presentation ceremony, held in Lagos, celebrated not only Appah's achievement but also the bout's symbolic role in promoting peace between the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities of the Niger Delta.

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I am so happy to be holding this title. You can see the level of care Balmoral promotion shows the boxers and now we work and fight and get our millions here because DAZN is in our house. We get paid and get more famous and can also motivate other youngsters to follow us into this boxing career.

Appah expressed his gratitude and excitement, highlighting the support from Balmoral Group. "You can see the level of care Balmoral promotion shows the boxers and now we work and fight and get our millions here because DAZN is in our house," Appah stated, emphasizing the improved financial and exposure opportunities for Nigerian boxers.

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Coming into the game, the first thing we have to do is to elevate the level of production when it comes to the event in arenas to look as if they are fighting in Vegas.

Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, outlined the organization's ambitious vision for Nigerian boxing. Their primary goal is to elevate the production quality of events to international standards, akin to those in Las Vegas, and to place local fighters on the global stage. "Coming into the game, the first thing we have to do is to elevate the level of production when it comes to the event in arenas to look as if they are fighting in Vegas," Adamu said.

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The biggest dream is to host a world championship fight here in Nigeria and also let our Nigerian boxers be kings here and dictate how much they charge for fights.

Balmoral Group's strategy involves signing both established and emerging talents, developing them, and leveraging entertainment and celebrity boxing matches to gain global visibility, which has already garnered billions of views and impressions. Their ultimate dream is to host a world championship fight in Nigeria, empowering Nigerian boxers to become dominant figures in the sport.

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This is the right platform to help me get the big belts, to become a world champion. After trying all in London, I know Balmoral can help me achieve that from here. I love this setup and the spotlight I get from here. Balmoral has a great platform and they showcase all my talents all over the world.