The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian, Joe Goodall on Sunday, November 5, saying that his Victory would Inspire Upcoming boxers.
The Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event held at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America.
The fourth round knockout was a revenge for the Nigerian born who had lost to Goodall at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
In a statement issued by The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday, November 6, the Governor commended the triumph of the talented hard-hitting puncher for the deserved victory.
Governor Oborevwori also commended the performance of Nigerian music star and former winner of BBNaija, Michael Efe Ejeba, who heralded Ajagba into the boxing ring.
Oborevwori said: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate our illustrious son and boxing champion, Efe Ajagba, on the successful defence of his WBC silver heavyweight title.
“With this victory, Ajagba has successfully defended his WBC title for the first time as he continues to build his name in the heavyweight division.
“It is my belief that the accomplishments of Ajagba on the world stage would inspire many upcoming boxing professionals, to continue to believe in themselves for victory”, he said.
He wished Ajagba and Efe a bright future and fulfilling boxing and music career, respectively.
The Governor said: “Let me express my joy seeing two great sons of Urhobo and Delta State collaborating to make Nigerians proud in far away America.
“As an administration, we will continue to harness the potentials of our youths for the even development of our state and country”.
