Malawi ‘golden boy’ Chilemba beat undefeated Russian boxer

March 15, 2015 Nyasa Times Reporter 66 Comments

Malawia’s boxing gem Isaac Chilemba handed Russian boxer Vasily Lipkhin his first defeat in one sided affair on the undercard of Sergey Kovalec-Jean Pascal fight on Saturday in Montreal, Canada.

Chilemba: Defeat the undefeated
Chilemba: Defeat the undefeated

Chilemba won with a unanimous decision as one judge scored (100-90) and two judges 99-91 to underline his call for world title fight.

“Light heavyweight contender Isaac Chilemba had too much skill and experience for Vasily Lepikhin, who he beat by unanimous decision on the undercard of the Sergey Kovalev-Jean Pascal fight on Saturday in Montreal,” reported the Ring Magazine.

Chilemba (24-2-2, 10 knockouts), The Ring’s No. 6-rated light heavyweight, nearly shutout the previously unbeaten Russian, winning by scores of 100-90 and 99-91 (twice). The 27-year-old native of Malawi dominated Lepikhin (17-1, 9 KOs) with his busy jab, lateral movement, accurate right hands and uppercuts.

The 29-year-old Russian, who had no answer for Chilemba’s movement and boxing style, simply didn’t let his hands go enough to win any rounds.”

The Bad Left Hook reported that the Russian disappointed fans who anticipating a Chilemba against Arthur Beterbiev

“Lepikhin (17-1, 9 KO) looked to be a stiff challenge in the first round, moving forward behind heavy punches and taking the round on two judges’ scorecards. After that, however, the fight became a thoroughly one-sided affair.”

Chilemba (24-2-2, 10 KO) put on a tremendous performance, moving side-to-side and turning the bigger Lepikhin to prevent him from getting off more than a dozen or so punches per round.

At times he seemed content to simply bank rounds, but trainer Buddy McGirt kept him fighting hard, and consequently kept Lepikhin from ever working his way back into the fight.

“You can rest tomorrow,” McGirt told him, and Chilemba took his words to heart, gaining confidence and walking the Russian down more and more with each passing round.

It wasn’t a thrilling contest, but an entertaining boxing clinic from the veteran Chilemba, who could very well get a step up in competition after this effortless victory.

In the main bout Sergey Kovalev defeated favourite Jean Pascal in round 8 by TKO.

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66 replies on “Malawi ‘golden boy’ Chilemba beat undefeated Russian boxer”

  10. Hes not Malawian …he’s been trained by another country and he’s not even proud to belong to this corrupt cash gate country

  19. pa zabwino ndi mmalawi pa zoipa si mmalawi.bwanji simunadandaule ndi ananyongedwa ku india uja bwanji.si munamukana poyelayela ngati kuti analibe malawi passport! Shame on u malawians.ine ndikuti chilemba si mmalawi koma amafukulidwa chifukwa cha ntchito yabwinoyo.he holds r.s.a passport az well

  21. Excellent one…. the Chilemba guy fights with massive energy as if he has Sub-tanks on board…!!! Congrats…

  23. Zabwino zonse Man, we are very very proud of you. That success is making us, Malawians proud!

  24. koma mudziko muno tilidi ndi ma journalist? mpila wa bullets ndichite kufufuza ma website a mayiko ena zoona?

  25. UBWERE KU MALAWI KUNO UDZAMUKUTUMULE pitala, ben phiri, kudonthoni, getuludi, mulindi mbuzi zose za diphiphi

  28. Boy ! Congratulations. I dearly want you to come here home and punch 10 blows each to cash gaters, amakhoti kuno mmmm!!! sakutithandiza bwino bwino.

  29. You are the man. Keep on carrying and raising Malawi flag. Usabwere kuzakhala kuno. Kulibe chilichonse. Umphawi wokha baasi. kikikikikikik. Good job.

  32. My congrats to Mr boxer for putting our country known for being the poorest nation on earth on a different position on boxing l like you koma za citizenship zinatha bwanji are you malawian or south Africa sindinasizate my man.?

  47. You are doing fine buddy….lift the Malawi flag though we are rated number one as poorest nation in the world…

  53. Kodi umavalako kenakake or kabudula nkumuyika ka lebel ka flag yathu kumeneko? All the same, Conglats

  54. Koma tikati a Ministry of sports tiyeni mutengepo mbali kumuthandiza mkuluyu, nde mumangojowajowa. Apa ndi mmalawi who will become soon mu american.
    Tiyeni tizithandiza anyamata athu.
    Wina ndi nyamata anakathamanga nawo pa moikisano wa njinga zakapalasa, Edward Nazombe. He came second africa yonseyino. Koma pathetic, Boma silinachitepo kanthu.
    Achinyamata athu akusowekera icon yabwino yoti azisatira osati zokalemba zopanda nzeru pa khoma linalake kwina kwake.
    No offense.

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