
Taiwo 'Esepo' Agbaje secured the WBA Africa lightweight title by defeating Tosin 'Sojar Boy' Osaigbovo via judges' decision after 10 rounds in Lagos. The highly anticipated bout, which followed pre-fight verbal exchanges between the two undefeated boxers, saw Agbaje display resilience throughout. Both fighters, Agbaje with an 18-0 record and Osaigbovo with 12 wins, went the distance in a keenly contested match. The victory marks a significant milestone in Agbaje's career, crowning him the new WBA Africa lightweight champion. The contest was promoted by De Lad’s Boxing and sanctioned by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control.
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