Larry Ekundayo Nigeria’s number one boxer, who will defending his European IBF Welterweight belt, aswell as fighting for the vacant intercontinental belt in the coming months has been, via his commercial agent in Nigeria, Khomeini Bukhari, reaching out to the high and mighty to seek support.
Larry Ekundayo, being a big fan of Sir Kensington Adebutu (the Balogun of Remo Land), the Chairman of Premier Lotto aka Baba Ijebu sent the right glove he wore in his latest victory to him, which he used in defending his IBF European welterweight belt against Louis Greene, to appreciate all he has done for Nigerians. Baba Ijebu is very well known for assisting all without any discrimination and the Champion greatly appreciate his support.
The presentation of Larry Ekundayos glove was done at the Premier Lotto Head office in Lagos on Tuesday March 19th 2019, present was Prince Bisi Olatilo, the Chairman/ CEO of Biscon Communications and a friend of Baba Ijebu.
In an interview Khomeini Bukhari, the Director of Peel Aston Global, Africa Division said, “I am very happy to have presented this glove to Baba Ijebu, he truly is a great man and very sympathetic towards human feelings. “Balogun” means warrior and upon reading about him and spending time with him I would say he not just the Balogun of Remo Land but the Balogun of Nigeria as he has worked hard and touched uncountable people’s lives and for me that’s a true warrior and inspiration.”
He added,” I want to thank all that have supported Larry Ekundayo in his bid to win a world title on Nigerian soil, they are visionary’s and true leaders”
When asked about the gift Larry Ekundayo said, “I’ve always looked upto him, to me he is a real father of the nation, as a father, he is a giver and selfless and those are the qualities that Baba Ijebu is famous for. I am inspired by his support and will fight like a warrior for Nigeria in my next fight and make Baba Ijebu, the country and the elders of my nation proud. I would like to, thank all my supporters, with Baba Ijebu and others support we will surely bring glory to Nigeria. God bless you all.”
