Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan, Nigeria’s first graduate boxer, is bringing more than just brute strength into the ring—he’s bringing science.
With a firm grasp on technology and biology, the microbiology graduate has vowed to dismantle his opponent, Segun Gbobaniyi, in a calculated takedown at GOtv Boxing Night 33 on 26 April at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Shogbesan, a product of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, isn’t just a fighter; he’s a scholar of combat. Holding a Higher National Diploma in Microbiology and an Ordinary National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology—both with Upper Credit—the boxer-turned-scientist has already mapped out Gbobaniyi’s downfall.
“Segun does not know what’s coming. Even if he does, he will not know how to deal with it,” Shogbesan declared at his training base in Lagos.
“In the ring, I am guided by my knowledge of technology and biology. Both fields help me determine what to do at every moment. Segun will not last beyond three rounds. Mark my words.”
With his opponent’s fate seemingly sealed, anticipation for the lightweight showdown is sky-high.
GOtv Boxing Night 33 promises an electrifying night of fights, including a super featherweight battle between Sodiq Oyakojo and Lateef “Latest” Azeez.
The super bantamweight division will see Durotimi Agboola take on Sodiq Adeleke, while two light welterweight clashes are set: William “Kaki” Amosu vs. Emmanuel “Ability” Abimbola and Tobiloba Ijomoni vs. Hassan Kareem.
Adding to the excitement, a high-stakes female super flyweight showdown will pit Ayisat Oriyomi against Olofintunyi Iyanuoluwa.
With Shogbesan promising a ‘scientific’ knockout, all eyes will be on the ring as he looks to prove that knowledge is just as powerful as fists.
