British Nigerian Boxer Larry Ekundayo knocks out Dale Evans in 5th Round

The iconic York Hall in East London was the venue and Dale Evans was the opposition to shoot at the British title. The Nigeria's Ekundayo stepped in the ring in an all-important British title eliminator against hard hitting and highly ranked British tough man Dale Evans.
             
The fight was billed Ultimate glory the perfect title for such an important night in Larry's career. After dealing with a tough time out of the ring, the boxer was keen to let fans and commentators know why he is highly rated in the boxing world and more importantly get back on track towards his ultimate dream of becoming a world champion one day.

With both fighters in with a chance of challenging for higher honours, the importance of a win here in front of a sold out East London crowd can't be overstated. Covered in Nigerian colours (Green and White), you would have thought Larry was the British fighter with the amount of Ekundayo T-shirt wearing fans in the arena and more importantly the applause he received from the fans on his entrance. Coming out under a beaming spotlight and huge smoke filling the walk path, Larry walked in to the York Hall to Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" bouncing along with a look of a man who meant business and had only one job to do on the night which is to put away his opponent on the night.

Once the bout was announced and instructions handed out to the fighters by the referee, the tension and excitement grew in the air with both sets fans jeering the opposition. After the ball rang, Larry burst out sets of the blocks with confident jabs at Dale Evans putting a stamp on the fight early and setting a tone for the match with Dale instantly finding it hard to hit his target. The early rounds clearly went to Larry as he displayed his superior boxing abilities, with an array of jabs, feet movement and clear points scoring punches to fans screaming chants of "Larry Larry Larry".

Dale attempted to change his in ring plan finding his way slightly back into the fight in the third round catching Larry with a few shots and trying to make the ring smaller ensuring an ever elusive Ekundayo found it tough to get away from his clutches.

During the break after the third round, world welter weight contender Ajose Olusegun who was in the Ekundayo's camp was seen speaking to Larry in addition to the coaches input clearly asking Larry to step it up a notch leaving room for Dale Evans to regain confidence and get back into the fight. The fourth round was a case of Larry getting back to his best bits controlling the match, picking his shots at will and evading Dale Evans with his quick feet movements reminiscent of Sugar Ray Leonard.

After the fourth round Dale Evans had started to tire and Larry's barrage of punches and combinations had started to flow easily leading to clean shot which fell Dale to the canvas in the fifth round. Dale took a standing count and was allowed to carry on to the crowds excitement and noise, sensing Dale was stuned, tired and a bit out of sorts Larry pounced with more combinations with no response from Dale Evans, the ref jumped in and stopped the fight in the fifth round.

Campbell to contest for London Mayor

Sol Campbell's desire to become a politician has taken a step further after it was revealed that he has been urged to stand for London Mayor in 2016.
           
The 40-year-old former England international is wanted by senior Conservative MPs to replace Boris Johnson in a year's time when the process begins after the General Election in May.

Campbell met Tory chairman Grant Shapps in December to discuss possible candidacy but speaking to the Sun he admitted a decision has yet to be made on his behalf.

However, the ex-Tottenham and Arsenal defender did outline his intentions as London Mayor if he did stand for that position.

'We'll see what happens. A few conversations have to take place,'he said.

'I'm London through and through. It's about getting more of the wealth in central London to help the boroughs.'

Stratford-born Campbell also believes there should be more ethic minorities represented in Parliament.

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NFF President Pinnick meets with Nigerian's young footballers in London

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has met with parents of some ravemaking Nigeria youngsters across the top rank in England.
                         
According to THE NNF.COM reports, On his way to an official meeting with FIFA President, Mr. Sepp Blatter at the Home of FIFA on Wednesday morning, the NFF stooped over in the England capital and watched Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match between Arsenal and Middlesbrough at the Emirates.

"I was able to see Kenneth Omeruo and Chuba Akpom at the match. I am meeting the parents of a number of these youngsters this time and have plans to meet all of them and also their parents in due course.

"You see, some of them might have represented England at junior level, but they are willing to represent Nigeria at senior level, and that is what we are looking at. We are looking at strengthening our teams at all levels and these players are willing, once we can convince them that there is a new set-up in Nigeria football."

Pinnick's diary has noted 18-year-old attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi of Arsenal, who has joind up with the country's Olympic Team ahead of their departure for an 11th All-Africa Games qualifying match against Gabon in Libreville on Saturday, as well as former Chelsea centre back Joshua Debayo, also 18, now on the books of another Premiership team, Southampton. He is also an England U-18 international.

There are also Fejiri Okenabirhie, 19-year-old former Arsenal winger, now with Stevenage; 19-year-old Brighton FC striker Chike Kandi, formerly with Chelsea FC and; Chelsea and England U-19 defender Ola Aina, 18.

Mayowa Balogun, 18, is a versatile defender with Wigan Athletic FC while Arsenal defender Semi Ajayi is getting better by the day.