SPORT: Rotimi Amaechi hosts American Boxing chairman, Floyd Mayweather, in Abuja

Transport Minister Chief Rotimi Amaechi received American boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, in Abuja at the weekend.

The athlete, who is now a promoter of boxing, said his visit to Nigeria was part of a plan to "find the next Mayweather".

"It's about giving something back, helping young people and generations coming up. I want to build a boxing camp for the kids. Various American trainers will come and work with them.

“There is so much talent in the sports world over there in the United States and Africa is dominating in the US now. There are so many hidden talents, so many skills, so we want the world to see those skills.

"We don't want it to be hidden. I was able to show my skills and talents to the world, and here I am today. I want to build an academy so the kids can grow. He added that he will return to the country in the future to continue to build his legacy.

“Before I go to Dubai, I couldn't choose a better place than Nigeria. I look forward to returning to Nigeria to train and continue building my legacy and we also want to help set up a boxing camp for the youth and children who are coming. With the help of Keane [Anis], one of my closest friends who is from Nigeria,” he said.

"It's about giving something back. A while ago I knew we should come to Nigeria but things didn't go as expected, I'm here now and I'm proud.

“To be in Africa and to be able to travel the continent. I've been to Johannesburg, Morocco, Egypt and now Nigeria. And hopefully, before I leave, I'll see every country in Africa. Such a beautiful place. Africans all over the world show me love and there is nothing like African love.”

Amaechi told Mayweather that the federal government would support any plan to harness more talent in the country.

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