The much-anticipated GOtv Boxing Night 34 Jam Festival lit up Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Friday, December 26.
The event was a full dose of punches, passion, music, and street-level energy that can only be experienced at one of Nigeria’s biggest combat sports showcases.
Held on Boxing Day, the event combined elite local boxing with live entertainment, and although the event started slightly behind schedule, the atmosphere quickly made up for it. 
This was my first time attending a boxing event, yet it was impossible not to be drawn in. From the fighters’ dramatic entrances to the roaring supporters waving banners, blowing vuvuzelas, and chanting nonstop, it felt like stepping into an entirely different world.
I couldn’t help but wonder what makes someone choose boxing as a career. Pummeling another person’s face as a sport, chasing that adrenaline rush, some mothers really do have them.
And on this night, all of that energy and anticipation would find its peak in the main event.
The Night’s Headline Bout
The night’s headline bout was the 12-round National Super Bantamweight Title clash between challenger Sodiq “Happy Boy” Adeleke and defending champion Durotimi “Tiny” Agboola.
In a tense and competitive contest, Adeleke rose to the occasion, defeating Agboola by majority decision to claim his first national title as the New National Super Bantamweight Champion.
Standout Performer Of The Night
While titles were on the line, Tobiloba “Smiling Assassin” Ijomoni emerged as the standout performer of the night.
Ijomoni delivered a commanding performance in his 8-round lightweight clash, defeating Segun “Odi” Gbobaniyi by unanimous decision.
His dominance, technique, and ring control earned him the Best Boxer of the Night award, the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Trophy, and a ₦1 million cash prize.
Full Fight Results – GOtv Boxing Night 34
Here’s how all six professional bouts played out:
- National Super Bantamweight Title (12 Rounds)
Sodiq “Happy Boy” Adeleke defeated Durotimi “Tiny” Agboola – Majority Decision. - National Lightweight Title (10 Rounds)
Sadam “Baby Boxer” Oladipupo defeated Imole “System” Oloyede – Unanimous Decision - National Lightweight Challenge (8 Rounds)
Tobiloba “Smiling Assassin” Ijomoni defeated Segun “Odi” Gbobaniyi – Unanimous Decision - National Light Welterweight Challenge (8 Rounds)
Emmanuel “Ability” Abimbola defeated Sodiq “Smart Lion” Suleiman – TKO, Round 4 - National Super Bantamweight Challenge (8 Rounds)
Toheeb “Full Tank” Hassan defeated Ezekiel “Touch” Seun – TKO, Round 5 - International Catchweight Bout (8 Rounds)
Nigeria’s Idowu “ID Buster” Rasheed defeated Ghana’s Nii Offei Dodoo – TKO, Round 4
All knockouts recorded on the night were technical knockouts (TKOs).
True to its Jam Festival theme, the night went beyond boxing. The entertainment lineup featured live performances by fast-rising artiste Shoday and comedy group Triclowns, with DJ sets and energetic hype from in-house MC Israel “Southpaw” Okunaya, providing welcome breaks from the intense bouts.
The event was aired live on Super Sports Africa 1, GOtv Channel 63 and DStv Channel 207. Sponsors and partners included GOtv, MultiChoice, Renmoney, ZetaWeb, TheCable, and the Lagos State Sports Commission.
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