Unbeaten Nigerian boxer Idris Gbadamosi has been selected to feature in the first-ever Boxing World Cup scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in April, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The knockout specialist, who holds a perfect professional record of 7-0-0 with six knockouts, will represent Nigeria at the WBC Riyadh Season Boxing Grand Prix, a tournament designed to discover and showcase the next generation of boxing superstars.

The competition will feature 128 athletes from 41 participating countries, with 32 boxers competing in each of the four weight divisions – featherweight, super-lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight.

Gbadamosi, who fights out of Always Boxing Club, will compete in the featherweight division where his explosive power and technical prowess are expected to make him a formidable contender.

The WBC Riyadh Season Boxing Grand Prix introduces several innovative rules to enhance the viewing experience, including no draws, with every bout requiring a decisive result.

There will also be open scoring after rounds two, four, and six, providing transparency and excitement for both boxers and spectators. Additionally, instant replay technology will be employed to ensure fair and accurate officiating.




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