Programmes
Our Competitions
At Yucateco Boxing Promotions, we are passionate about boxing and committed to nurturing the sport at its grassroots in the heart of Africa strategically through our diverse competitions
Yucateco Boxing League
The Yucateco Boxing League is the first Olympic-style amateur boxing league in Africa, founded by Imonlei Yakubu Imadu and launched in August 2024. It aims to provide a sustainable development model for boxing in Nigeria and beyond by creating a professional league system for amateur boxers, with significant prize money and partnerships with organizations like the Nigerian Sports Ministry and the World Boxing Council (WBC). The league holds bouts across various weight divisions for both male and female boxers. .
Yucateco Pan African Boxing
Yucateco Pan African Boxing is an initiative by Yucateco Boxing Promotions to develop and promote amateur boxing in Africa through tournaments and a boxing league. Key activities include the Yucateco Pan-African Boxing Championship, which serves as a platform for continental competition and preparation for major events like the Olympics This video explains the role of Yucateco in organizing boxing events and promoting it in Africa:
Yucateco Individual Women Tournament
The Yucateco Individual Women Tournament (YIWT) is an annual event organized by Yucateco Boxing to promote women's participation in boxing in Africa. It is the premier tournament for women's boxing and has been held in locations like Lagos, with recent events including qualification championships for major tournaments like the WBC/ABU Amateur Championship..
Yucateco Showdown Series
The "Yucateco Showdown Series" is a series of boxing events organized by Yucateco Boxing Promotions, which includes both professional and amateur fights. The series features events like the Pan-African title bouts, league finales, and showcase events that have taken place in different locations, often as part of the larger Yucateco Nigerian Boxing League Season 2. Promoter: The events are organized by Yucateco Boxing Promotions.
Yucateco Boxing Lifetime Merit Award
The Yucateco Boxing Lifetime Merit Award is an annual award organized by Yucateco Boxing Promotions to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Nigeria's past and present boxing heroes. The award, which was first held in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, honors boxers, referees, and judges for their efforts in developing the sport in Nigeria. Recent recipients include the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, and legendary figures like the late Hogan Bassy.