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Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph has successfully defended his African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title.

The Nigerian boxer saw off the challenge of Ghana’s success “Brave Warrior” Tetteh at GOtv Boxing Night 18, which held at the indoor sports hall of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, on Sunday.

Joe Boy, who also holds the commonwealth (Africa) lightweight title, has remained undefeated in his 14-bout professional career.

Joe Boy knocked out Tetteh in the first round.

In the national super featherweight title bout, Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola dethroned Taofeek “Taozon” Bisuga as the national super featherweight champion.

Scorpion dropped Bisuga thrice on the canvas in a fight that ended in 46 seconds.

Oyekola, a fast-rising boxer, won the best boxer award at GOtv Boxing Night 15 and defeated the experienced Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai at GOtv Boxing Night 17.

In the light middleweight division, Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku knocked out Ekpresso Djamihou, from the Republic of Benin, in the fourth round of an international challenge duel.

Dodo, a cult figure among boxing fans in Ibadan, is renown as a knockout expert.

Also, West African Boxing Union welterweight champion, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, made an impressive return to action, dismissing Ganiyu “Energy” Kolawole in the third round of their duel.

Rising lightweight star, Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje, knocked out Michael “Holy Mike” Jacobs in the first round of their challenge duel.

Jamiyu “Sunshine” Akande defeated fellow debutant, Mufutau “Oloke” in a second round knockout.

Isaac “I Star” Chukwudi won the clash between him and and Jubril “Terrible” Olalekan.

The super bantamweight bout between Opeyemi “Sense” Agbaje and Sadiq Adeleke ended in a draw.

The highlight of the event was when Adeyemi was voted best boxer, going home with a cash prize of N1 million naira.

The 19-year old super bantamweight boxer recorded the highest number of votes in the poll carried out at the event.