Ilaji Boxing Academy begins training programme for first batch of young boxers

Ilaji Boxing Academy has perfected preparations for the first batch of young boxers selected for its talent development programme, with the recruits expected to resume on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The initiative follows an open scouting trial held on August 26, 2026, at Ilaji Hotels & Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan, as part of efforts to discover, nurture and develop the next generation of Nigerian boxing talents.
Under the programme, all boxers selected through the trial will be catered for by the academy, which will oversee their training, provide facilities, manage their development, and take responsibility for their overall welfare and guardianship.
The academy’s initiative re...