The The Nigeria Boxing Federation has declared the implementation of the recently sanctioned World Boxing weight classes for the upcoming 22nd National Sports Festival set to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In an advisory notice sent out to all relevant parties, the federation stated clearly that being associated with the IOC-recognized body World Boxing obligates them to adhere to the statutes and rules set forth by the international governing organization. "This notification aims to clarify that the Nigeria Boxing Federation, being affiliated with the internationally recognized World Boxing under the IOC, must strictly adhere to the statutes and rules set forth by the International Federation," stated the advisory document. The clarification comes after several state coaches, including Niger State Boxing Head Coach Ismail Raji, expressed confusion over which weight categories would be used for the Sports Festival after presenting the two ...