Twenty-four-year-old fashion designer Tairu Razaq stole the spotlight at the 15th edition of the Ogun Boxing Hall of Fame after emerging champion of the heavyweight category in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Razaq delivered a commanding performance against Talabi Samuel, earning a unanimous decision victory after dominating all three rounds of the bout held at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta.
The young boxer, who combines his sporting career with fashion designing, displayed confidence, strength, and tactical discipline throughout the contest, controlling the pace from the opening bell to secure one of the competition’s biggest victories.
His triumph quickly became one of the major talking points of the tournament, as spectators applauded both his resilience and determination inside the ring. Razaq’s performance highlighted the growing depth of boxing talent emerging from Ogun State and reinforced his reputation as one of the promising fighters to watch in the heavyweight division.
The competition itself featured several exciting bouts across male and female categories, with athletes from different boxing clubs battling for honours.
However, Razaq’s convincing display in the heavyweight final stood out as one of the defining moments of the championship.
Organisers praised the overall standard of the event, noting that the competition continues to serve as an important platform for discovering and developing grassroots boxing talent in Nigeria.
The tournament was organised by the Ogun Boxing Hall of Fame in collaboration with the Ogun State Boxing Association, attracting fighters and boxing enthusiasts from across the state.
For Razaq, the victory marks another significant milestone in his boxing journey, proving that balancing professional ambition outside sports with dedication inside the ring is possible.
His emergence as heavyweight champion now places him firmly among the standout names from this year’s competition.
