The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control has called on boxers not older than 25 years of age to participate at GOtv Boxing NextGen 2, starting in Lagos on Wednesday.
Speaking in Lagos on Monday, the NBB of C General Secretary, Remi Aboderin, explained that the talent hunt programme provides an avenue to get into the professional cadre.
Aboderin said: “Another big opportunity is here for boxers who are ready to turn professional.
“Any such boxer has the chance to come for sparring and assessment for possible selection by the coaches, some of whom are the best in the country.
“Selected boxers will have their professional boxing licences paid for by the sponsors.
“This is a sign of encouragement, so I urge our young boxers not to miss this opportunity.”
GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, which began in February, is a programme conceived to create a steady stream of young and talented professional boxers in the country.
It holds from August 17 to 19 at the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame Gym.
The programme is holding in partnership with the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame and NBB of C.