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“The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette Now International Boxing Association Continental Heavyweight Champion

Last updated: 2024/11/08 at 6:07 AM
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*Thanks Ex Governors Attah, Akpabio, Udom, Gov. Eno For Support

In what remains a spectacular and soaring career comeback story, the Nigerian Born, United States based heavyweight boxer, Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette, penultimate weekend, emerged the IBA (International Boxing Association) Continental Heavyweight boxing champion.

This victory was made possible after the Nigerian-born pugilist defeated the defending IBA champion, Roberto “Bully” White, by a Technical Knock-out in the first round of their scheduled ten round encounter at Coliseo de Pescaito David Ruiz Center in the city of Santa Marta in Colombia.

According to media reporting by Heraldo de Santa Marta, Umohette simply dominated White, whose fierce resistance ultimately succumbed to Umohette’s speed, agility, ring generalship and relentless pressure.

In a post-fight interview Umohette thanked God for the grace to compete at this level and for the opportunity to continue to inspire through his comeback journey in the boxing ring.

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Umohette further stated that this title fight opportunity was made possible by a community of amazing individuals, irrespective of political lines. ideological difference, ethnic extraction or geographic location.

Umohette thanked their Excellencies, Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah, Senate President Chief Godswill Akpabio, former Akwa Ibom State Governor Deacon Udom Emmanuel and Ambassador Udo Moses Williams for the incredible roles they played in this achievement.

Umohette also thanked His Excellency the current Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umoh Eno for his unwavering support.

Speaking further, Umohette also thanked the community of private citizens who were part of this project, his promoter Erik Flemming, technical adviser Rhonda Yates. Chief Monte Ekott, Obong Sam Etukudoh, Dr Udoh Udom, Constance Umoh, Margeret Ukana Bassey, Mercy Odungide and Akparawa Michael Bush.

Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette (middle) new IBA heavyweight champion. PHOTOS CREDIT: Heraldo de Santa Marta

Umohette is now undefeated in five fights since coming out of a nearly 8-year retirement, is now ranked among the top 200 heavyweights in the world and is now two fights away from a WBC and/or IBF title fight opportunity.

On a final note, Umohette thanked his coaching and training crew and thanked the distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the press for keeping a spotlight on boxing and by extension helping to grow and develop the sport.

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