Former world boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, is set to launch a new boxing development programme in Nigeria aimed at discovering, training and promoting young boxing talents.
The American boxing legend is expected to arrive in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, ahead of a press conference scheduled for Friday, November 13, where he will officially unveil the TMT Frontrow Fight Series.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Keane Anis, Head of TMT Africa and Frontrow Fight Series Media.
According to the statement, the initiative will establish boxing academies and introduce grassroots development programmes across Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Calabar and other parts of the country.
The programme is designed to provide aspiring Nigerian boxers with professional training, career development opportunities and exposure to international boxing competitions.
The organisers disclosed that the first edition of the TMT Frontrow Fight Series is expected to take place in 2027. Mayweather is also expected to participate in a boxing match in Nigeria within the same year.
However, details of the proposed fight, including his opponent and the venue, have not yet been made public.
Beyond boxing, the 49-year-old former champion is expected to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s mining and solid minerals sector during his visit.
At Friday’s press conference, Mayweather is also expected to speak about his scheduled December 19 fight against Australian light heavyweight boxer Matt “The Jedi” Floyd in Bangkok, Thailand.
Matt Floyd reportedly has 15 victories from 17 professional fights.
The organisers added that arrangements for Nigerian boxing fans interested in watching the Bangkok encounter would also be announced during the press conference.
Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017 with an unbeaten record of 50 victories, including 27 knockouts.
Since retiring, he has remained involved in the sport through exhibition fights against different opponents.
The proposed TMT Frontrow Fight Series is expected to strengthen grassroots boxing development in Nigeria and create more opportunities for young African athletes to pursue professional careers in the sport.
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