Nigeria Boxing Federation President Debunks Rival Board's Claims, Threatens Lawsuit

Nigeria Boxing Federation President Wale Edun has strongly refuted claims that the defunct Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) still holds authority over professional boxing in the country. Edun described the assertions, reportedly made by former NBBofC General Secretary Remi Aboderin, as "knavery and falsity" with a "criminal motive to mislead."

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What Remi Aboderin and his team has done further validates why the International Boxing community has blacklisted their operations.

In a statement released Sunday, Edun clarified that the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) is the legitimate body for professional boxing. He revealed that Aboderin and associates had met with him to discuss resolving issues with international boxing authorities through collaboration with the NBF, specifically its professional arm, NBF-Pro. Edun suggested the international boxing community has blacklisted the NBBofC's operations, further validating the NBF's position.

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Rafiu Ladipo, Remi and some of their associates met with me at the All of Fame Gym in Lagos to discuss their issues with the international pro boxing authorities and how it can be resolved through a collaboration with the (NBF) and I refer them to the arm in charge of professional boxing in the country (NBF-Pro).

Edun issued a stern warning to Aboderin and anyone intending to spread similar misinformation, stating that legal action will be pursued if such activities persist. Meanwhile, NBF Vice President Hon. Omonlei Imadu praised Edun's leadership, highlighting his "visionary leadership and reforms" and "holistic boxing development" as significant to the federation's achievements.

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I must commend the president for his vision for an holistic boxing development in the country, his continued support has been immensely significant in all we have achieved thus far, I am confident that things will only get better under his leadership.