Nigerian-born, U.S.-based boxing champion Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette lately visited Akwa Ibom State, the place he proudly introduced his IBA Continental Heavyweight Championship belt to the State Commissioner for Sports activities, Elder Paul Bassey.
The Onna-born boxer, who’s undefeated in his final 5 fights after coming back from almost eight years of retirement, mentioned the go to was emotional and significant. He expressed how proud he’s to signify Akwa Ibom and Nigeria on the worldwide stage, and acknowledged his need to work with the state authorities to develop sports activities, particularly for younger folks.
As first reported by Journalist, Bassey Ibiatisuho, in the course of the go to, Umohette praised Governor Umo Eno for selecting Elder Paul Bassey as Sports activities Commissioner, calling the appointment well-deserved attributable to Bassey’s long-standing expertise and success within the sports activities world.
The champion boxer additionally thanked a number of distinguished figures for his or her help all through his profession, together with Governor Umo Eno, former Governor Victor Attah, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former Governor Udom Emmanuel, and Ambassador Udo Moses Williams.
In response, Sports activities Commissioner Elder Paul Bassey congratulated Umohette for bringing honor to Akwa Ibom and Nigeria. He described him as a job mannequin and a logo of hope for younger athletes within the state. Bassey assured the boxer that the state is concentrated on sports activities growth by means of Governor Eno’s ARISE Agenda and welcomes partnerships with profitable professionals like Umohette.
With 13 profession wins, Umohette is now ranked among the many high 100 heavyweight boxers on the earth and is only one battle away from an opportunity to compete for main world titles below WBA, WBC, and IBF.
