On Sunday, December 28, 2025, Nigeria will host the inaugural African Boxing Congress and a Boxing Gala Night in Lagos.
Officials from more than twenty national federations on the continent are anticipated to attend the event, laying the groundwork for what many in the sport consider to be a significant advancement for African boxing.
Following approval from African Boxing, the Nigeria Boxing Federation, under the leadership of Honourable Wale Edun, obtained the rights. Under World Boxing, the worldwide organization in charge of Olympic-style boxing, African Boxing serves as the boxing authority for the continent.
Nigeria is “a strategic nation with the capacity to lead a holistic advancement of the squared ropes sports in the continent,” according to a letter from African Boxing to the NBF.
Additionally, the communication affirmed that Hon. Omonlei Imadu, Vice President of the NBF, had been added to the African Boxing Working Committee. Additionally, he will be in charge of the December conference as Head of Organization.
Imadu said he was thrilled about the chance and the job.
“As a federation, we will do every effort to ensure that the tournament in December is a success. As the organization’s leader, I am very thrilled about the possibility of holding the congress in Nigeria since it will establish the NBF and our country as a focal point for the continent’s highest boxing decision-making body,” he stated.
Nigeria is in a good position to host the African qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles thanks to its successful proposal. Additionally, it creates opportunities for developmental initiatives meant to promote Olympic-style boxing in Nigeria.
African Boxing has announced that it will set up its continental headquarters in Lagos in an additional vote of confidence.
