Obisia Nwankpa, the iconic boxer and former national coach fondly known as “Golden Gloves,” is dead.
He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, 3 June, at the age of 75.
President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C,) Dr. Rafiu Ladipo told PREMIUM TIMES that the late boxer is deserving of a place in the country’s Sports Hall of Fame.
According to Ladipo, Obisia’s death is another big loss to the Boxing fraternity in Nigeria and beyond.
“This is another big blow for us… Obisia deserves to be immortalised in this country because he gave his all to boxing,” Ladipo stated.
While reports suggest Obisia’s body has since been moved to a mortuary pending when further details on funeral arrangements will be disclosed, Ladipo assured that the NBB of C will be glad to work withthe family and offer support in the best way possible.
“The family has not gotten across to us, but if they get across to us, we will do what is expected of us,” Ladipo assured.
