Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has welcomed the legendary boxer, Evander Holyfield in a post shared by the Governor on Instagram.
He also lauded the achievements of five-time world cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing champion, Evander Holyfield, describing him as the greatest living boxer of all times
He wrote:
“Lagos welcomes a 4-time world heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield. An icon. A Champion. Our Pride. “This visit will open doors to international sporting events and professionals in Lagos. We will collaborate with Evander Holyfield Foundation and its ideals to promote youth engagements through sports.”
“We will collaborate with Evander Holyfield Foundation and its ideals to promote youth engagements through sports.”
Holyfield, who said he was in Nigeria to give back to the society having achieved so much in life especially in boxing. While recalling how he started boxing at the young age of 8 and became champion at 9, Holyfield said he felt like quitting after initially suffering defeats but his mother told him to hang on.
“I became the person I am because I listened, I followed direction and I did not quit even when I lost. In giving back to the society, I am here to say I got a Real Deal Promotion. We are looking for young fighters who want to listen and follow instruction. “This is about giving back to the society. I want kids to learn from me how I became four times heavyweight champion,” Holyfield said.
He also announced donation of $3million worth of health equipment to Lagos State Government, a gesture which Governor Ambode commended and urged other sports legends and individuals to emulate.
Here are photos of Gov. Ambode and the legendary boxer:
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