The European International Boxing Federation champion, Larry Ekundayo has vowed to continue to put Nigeria in good light in the boxing world by winning more laurels.
The boxer who defeated John Thain in London in a fight that lasted 12 rounds to win the European International Boxing Federation title on 13 July this year, is presently on a six-day tour of Nigeria.
“I don’t just believe; I know I will still go very far, if there is someone like Bernard Hopkins who at almost 50 was beating young prospects, then I can do better,” he said while speaking in Lagos on arrival.
Ekundayo shot into limelight when he won the African Boxing Union Welterweight, ABU title in 2015 but he recounted that it was a tough period in his life and he needed to dig deep to become a Champion.
“I remember trying to go to the Olympics back then for Nigeria but it didn’t work out. As a pro, I am making up for all the disappointments ,” he said.
The 36-year old boxer stressed that: “I think I…
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