Twelve-year-old boxer from Nasarawa State, Yusuf Abdullahi, says he’s poised to win a gold medal on the ongoing eighth Nationwide Youth Video games in Asaba, Delta State.
Abdullahi acknowledged this in an interview with the Information Company of Nigeria on Saturday, shortly after he knocked out Maxwell Aniwake of Enugu within the 42kg male boxing occasion to e-book a quarterfinal slot.
“I’m but to present my finest, that is only a warm-up sport. My goal is a gold medal at this sport.
“I used to be ready for this sport and am very decided to win the gold medal in my class”, he mentioned.
Abdullahi, who dominated the competition along with his devastating punches, was declared winner of the bout after the referee stopped the competition within the third spherical.
The referee halted the battle within the third spherical, and counted to eight to establish if Aniwake was match to proceed, however his coach threw within the towel.
In his response after the battle, Abdullahi mentioned: “I really feel comfortable boxing, I’m but to unleash my energy, I’ll do this within the last.
“I give kudos to my coach, Nnamdi Osuji he skilled me effectively and I consider I’ll beat my subsequent opponent,” he mentioned.
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