My Mother Motivated Me Into Boxing-Muibi
National Light Heavyweight Champion of Nigeria, Lekan Muibi, well known as “The Engine Muibi” has shared his experience and excitement after becoming the current champion in the boxing category at the National stadium Lagos on Sunday 3, 2023.
Muibi, while speaking during an interview at the Silverbird TV Lagos revealed that his brother motivated him to delve into the pugilist world while his mother whom he has promised to make proud, is his inspiration.
On his plans and intentions, the talented boxer said his dream is to become the world light heavyweight champion of the world.
Engine Muibi
Speaking, his manager, Mr. Babatunde Koiki stated that there was plan for Muibi to go on training tour in Ghana and later in the United States of America.
Muibi who resident in Mowe, Ogun State community described himself as a powerful boxer with stamina and strength, stressing that these attributes are his area of strength which gives him an edge over other boxers.
In terms of sponsorship and support his manager said ‘’ it is still in the pipeline…he is becoming successful and we expect that those people will come knocking…in terms of support. We hope to do more. But when we get to where we want to go, with the sponsorship and support with corporate bodies as well, the sky is his limit.’’
Interestingly, Muibi also tagged ‘’one of the best kept secrets’’ at the moment by his manager has gotten accolades, support and encouragement on social media from the world light heavyweight champion.
Koiki emphasised that Muibi is running out of opponents and people who will spar with him because he is a bad man.
He said, ‘Focus, target, and responsibility are the tools Muibi said are needed for success.”
