
Gbadamosi: Nigerian knockout specialist in Dubai
Born and raised in Bariga, Lagos State, Idris Gbadamosi is a featherweight boxer who leaves knockout victims in his wake as he carves out a record in Dubai 5,677 miles away from home.
Gbadamosi made the move to Dubai in 2021 after getting support from a good samaritan, Nathaniel Olajide, who came across the 22-year-old on social media.
“I used to post videos of my training online and my amateur fights. There was this guy in Switzerland who was born there, but he is of Nigerian descent, Nathaniel Olajide. He had never been to Nigeria before and he just decided to help me and sponsored my trip to Dubai,” he told Sports Extra.
As an amateur in Nigeria, Gbadamosi boasted a record of 74 fights, 70 wins, and four losses. Since turning professional, he has maintained a perfect record of wins and knockouts.