Yucateco Boxing League
23 Aug
The Season Two of the Yucateco Boxing League second week will begin today in Lagos with a record 48 bouts on the fight card.
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Organisers of the just-concluded Yucateco Boxing League (YBL) held in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have described the event as a life-changing experience for Nigerian boxers.
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It was a great blend of sports and entertainment at the weekend when the curtains fell on the maiden Yucateco Boxing League. Held at the Yucateco headquarters in Elepe, Igbogbo, Ikorodu, the competition, featured many of the country’s top boxers in search of the ultimate prize.
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