Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Boxing, Nigeria, Slavery, Caribbean, Family, Roots

PM News . 16 October 2000 . Pg 10

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The text discusses the history of sports in Nigeria, specifically boxing and football. Boxing was a popular sport in Nigeria in the early 20th century, producing talented boxers like Dick Tiger and Hogan Bassey, who won international titles. However, football has become the most popular sport in Nigeria since the British introduced it to schools in the country in the early 19th century. The text also mentions Olufemi Moseley, a boxer with Nigerian and Caribbean roots, who adopted the ring name "Floyd Moseley.

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The text discusses the history of sports in Nigeria, specifically boxing and football. Boxing was a popular sport in Nigeria in the early 20th century, producing talented boxers like Dick Tiger and Hogan Bassey, who won international titles. However, football has become the most popular sport in Nigeria since the British introduced it to schools in the country in the early 19th century. The text also mentions Olufemi Moseley, a boxer with Nigerian and Caribbean roots, who adopted the ring name "Floyd Moseley.