Nigeria Boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi (13-0, 8 KO) set sights on winning more titles after claiming the vacant WBC International Super-Flyweight crown at the Emirate Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
He defeated Nicaragua’s Ricardo Blandon (10-2, 6 KO) on scores of 114-111 across the board to become the first black from Africa that will ever fight and win WBC title in Dubai.
Lasisi gave credit to Randon for stretching the fight till the last round.
“It’s amazing winning this WBC International title belt because I have been dreading this day-long time ago, but Alhamdulillah, Allah made it happen against Randon.
“Ricardo Blandon is a tough fighter as I was said it before, that our plan was towards Lara before he pulled out in last minute.
“He did not knock me down in round four, he only pushed me back and I complained to the referee. I was surprised the referee was making count for me. I didn’t believe what the referee did to me and fans at the hall also complained about the incident but I put myself back on the track.
“This belt means a lot for me, I am the first black from Africa that will ever fight WBC title in Dubai because I believe in my dream and hard work. Now, there is no looking back. I am ready to bring glory and honour to my fatherland my winning more titles.
“I want to thank all my fans all over the world for believing in me. I want to thank MKT Global and Round 10 Boxing Club, they came together and they made it happen.
I am happy to fight under the card. My appreciation also goes to my sponsor Top8 and Angelsyrup,” Lasisi said.
