Ogun Announces Plan To Build Boxing Ring For Anthony Joshua
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Indoor Boxing Ring for Anthony Joshua in the state.
Governor Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which has been postponed to May next year.
The Governor made this known on Monday when he hosted the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion in his office.
He urged Anthony Joshua to find ways of supporting the state in the area of sports development by working alongside the Director General of the National Sports Commission and the state Commissioner for Sports Development to host a boxing championship in the state.
The Governor noted that the state is blessed with many talents spread across music, arts, and sports who are doing very well and, at the same time, placing the state on the world map.
Prince Abiodun however added that the state is proud of the achievements of Anthony Joshua on the world stage, saying that his administration would support his career in every way it could
Earlier in his remarks, Anthony Joshua promised to project Ogun State to the world by showcasing the numerous talents in the state
