Preparations by Boxers scheduled to participate in the forthcoming tournament holding in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia state, tagged “The Rising Lion in Elephant Shadow Boxing Championship – “ENYIMBA 2025” are in top gear in the tournament that will see champions defend their titles.
Speaking from his training ground, the South Eastern Nigeria Feather Weight Boxing Champion and the Pride of Amangwu Arochukwu, Chibuike Zoe Okoronkwo told Hanto Daily News that he is leaving now stone unturned in ensuring that he successfully defends his title.
He commended the promoters of the championship, IKEUJ Boxing Promotions, the Sanctioning Body, the Presidency. Nigerian Boxing Board of Control
( NBBof C) and the Sponsor, Abia State Government for their roles in the exciting clash scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 16th December 2025.
The emerging Boxing talent personally appreciated Governor Alex Otti for his sports friendly disposition and assured that he will reciprocate with excellent performance.
Meanwhile, the venue for the historic championship has been moved to Aba Sports Club1926.
According to Ex-International Boxer and Promoter, Mazi Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, the shift in venue is to ensure a hitch free outing.
Mazi Okoronkwo revealed that other Boxers at also working tirelessly to secure victory at the expense of their opponents and thanked Governor Alex Otti for his decision to revive boxing in Abia that has produced many renowned Boxers.
For the Featherweight category, it’s Zoe Chibuike Okoronkwo (“King Priest”, 400 Level Law, GOU) Vs Nwambeke Ndubisi.
In the Super Featherweight, Israel Obinna Ogbodo (“Izzy Money”) will take on Udeh Chibuike while in the Lightweight cadre, Chinaza Ikechukwu Okoronkwo (“Emperor”, BSC Computer Science & Maths, GOU) will square up against Ede Emmanuel Peter.
For the Heavyweight class, Chukwu Elijah Chinonso will lock horns with Idris Abdulkarim
