Nigerian Raheem “Baddo” Animashaun who defeated Ghana’s Richman Ashelley to win West African Light-welterweight title says he wants to be like Prof. Azumah Nelson and other great boxers.
Baddo, 16 defeated Richman Ashelley of Ghana by TKO in the 7th round at De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions card at NIS, National stadium, Surulere, Lagos last Sunday.
“This title is just a stepping stone to my winning more titles in the future because I believe I have the qualities of Rocky Marciano, Azumah Nelson, Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Leonard, Iron Mike Tyson, and Anthony Joshua to become the undisputed champions of the world,” he said after the bout.
The teenager made his second professional appearance on De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions bill, currently has an unblemished record of ten victories.
Raheem “Baddo” Animashaun thus becames the youngest boxing champion in West Africa after claiming the West African Boxing Union title.
26 years old Richman Nii Ashaley Ashelley’s record dropped to 11-4-0.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
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