History of Boxing in Nigeria
Amateur boxing started in Nigeria alongside professional boxing because the men that run amateur are also responsible for organizing pro boxing in the country. Mr. Bob. Fraulkner, a welfare officer in Lagos introduced boxing to the youths in Lagos in 1943. The formation of youth clubs saw the birth of youths activities in earnest in 1944; and boxing was the prominent game for the boys. The spread of youth clubs from Lagos island to Mainland at the end of 1944, encouraged the spread of boxing and eventually led to organizing competitions between Island boxing clubs and Mainland Boxing clubs. After having such competitions for almost two years, (1994 to 1946), it eventually led to the formation of an Association. Nojeem Maiyegun, the first Nigerian to win an Olympic medal (Image at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games) Messrs Jack Fransworth, Nibelett, Spencer, Maslermon, O’Dwyer, Lynch and many other interested lovers of boxing helped to form the Association in 1946. Mr....