Malawian boxer Isaac Chilemba takes on Russian Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev on Monday in Ekaterinburg, Russia for which boxing pundits describe as a mismatch for Kovalev, who is IBF/WBA/WBO light heavyweight champion. But Chilemba (24-3-2, 10 KOs) is unfazed and told the media that he is going to give his opponent, Kovalev (29-0-1, 26 KOs), hell and promises […]
Host country Malawi suffered heavy losses as all local boxers lost against Zambian based boxers during the African Boxing Union (ABU) boxing feast held at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) last night. It was a painful night for local boxing pundits, including Youth and Sports Minister, who might have left Umodzi Park wondering whether […]
Malawi Boxing Association (MABA) now believes that Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Can be their last hope if the dreams to participate in 2016 Rio Olympics can bear fruits. MABA acting General Secretary Eliah Kamphinda Banda told Nyasa Times that so far they have asked the man of God to help in supporting at least 5 amateur […]
Local boxer of the moment Kudakwache Banda, young brother to Phillimon Nkhakamila Banda will be out to preserve his clean record in professional boxing as he faces experienced Ernest Msoliza in an eight-round non-title professional bout scheduled for M1 Centre Point, formerly Fresh Air in Lilongwe on Sunday, April 24, 2016. The towering Banda is […]
Malawi’s celebrated lightweight boxer Osgood ‘Punisher’ Kayuni Sunday evening lived up to his pre-contest promise when he overpowered Tanzanian Moses Mwamlanda in an eight-round non-title international bout staged at M1 Centre Point in Lilongwe. Sponsored by newly licenced boxing outfit Zama Boxing Promotions, the bout lived up to fans’ expectations as both boxers displayed exceptional skills, rarely […]
Malawian boxing pugilist lightweight boxer Osgood Kayuni springs back into the ring with a date against Tanzania boxer Moses Mwalwanda on March 27. Spokesperson of Malawi Professional Boxing Council Board Frank Chibisa said the bout would be staged at an upmarket entertainment joint Limpopo in Malawi’s capital of Lilongwe. Chibisa said the bout would offer […]
Former Malawi Super Welterweight champion Ernest Msoliza on Sunday defeated Zomba based- boxer Bright Mdoka on points in an eight round non-title professional fight at Obligado Leisure Park in Mzuzu. The first round was characterised by punches which lacked intensity as much of the time was spent on sizing each others’ powers. However, the fight […]
Six Malawi boxers will have an opportunity to showcase their skills in Italy as part of a film production for a documentary on boxing in the country. Boxing promoter Lt Col Godfrey Jalale said an Italian film maker has offered an opportunity to the six Malawian boxers to be part of the project. He said […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) headquarters based boxer Wilson ‘Hard-hitter’ Masamba proved superior over Malani ‘Executioner’ Kayuni yet again when he overpowered his opponent in an eight round non-title professional bout staged on Sunday at the refurbished M1 Centre Point, formerly Fresh Air in Lilongwe. The bout was sponsored by Lilongwe based boxing outfit, Ngenyama Boxing Promotions, which […]
Renowned Malawi female boxer Agnes Mtimaukanena-Mwando will bounce back in the ring in March after a break. The 23-year-old Mtimaukanena is expected to re-oil her boxing hub against Lorita Muzeya, in a WBC silver title fight in Zambia. “I am back for real. I even feel much stronger now. I can assure Malawians that l will […]
Malawi’s boxer Isaac Chilemba lost the most important fight of his life on points to a Canadian boxer Averez. Averez outpointed Isaac Chilemba via scores of 114-114, 118-110 and 115-113 on Saturday in the co-feature on Showtime at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada. With the win, Alvarez (19-0, 10 KOs) became the No. […]
Promoter Mike Chimaliza of New Dawn Boxing Promotion which sponsored Sunday Lightweight title bout involving Salimu Chazama and Crispin Moliati says he is ready to sponsor an international bout for Chazama following his triumph during the 12-round title match. Chazama was declared winner against his fellow opponent from Malawi Defence Force (MDF) on a split points’ decision […]
Candlex Malawi Limited Company donated K300, 000 to Alufandika Boxing Promotions as they prepare for the boxing tournament on Saturday at Robins Park in Blantyre with the main bout involving Malawian Brian Mwando and Tanzanian Misheck Mwenyenye. Candlex Sales and Marketing manager Dennis Bvalani presented the cheque to Robin Alufandika at Candlex Limited Head Offices […]
Malawi’s Ministry of Sports on Sunday donated K20 000 towards the renovation of a ring at Obrigado Leisure Centre in Mzuzu as a way of promoting the boxing sport in the region. The donation, made by the ministry’s representative Jane Nhlane, was made during a bout at the Centre where Lastone Kayira – a Mzuzu based boxer […]
Joe Thomas Nyirongo, a Mzuzu-based boxer trading under the banner Aunt Tina Boxing Promotions, has said Malawi has a lot of talent in boxing which is yet to be unearthed. Nyirongo, popularly known as Big Joe by boxing fanatics and peers in Mzuzu, said it was sad that government was not investing enough in boxing. […]
Malawi Defence Force has cleared featherweight champion Wilson Shasha Masamba to undergo a an intensive training camp at Delta Force Boxing Academy. The arrangement has been made courtesy of No Pain No Gain Boxing Promotions Managing Director Craig Rousseau. He will link up with compatriot Charles Misanjo who has already gone to train at the […]
Renowned local female boxer Agnes Mtimaukanena-Mwando said she was “delighted” to defeat her Kenyan opponent Joyce Awino in a six-round non-title welterweight bout at Robin’s Park in Blantyre. “The way I fought really shows how prepared I was and am now looking forward to title fights because I want to win more belts,” sad Mtimaukanena […]
Boxer Robert Kachiza who was mercilessly knocked down by a Zimbabwean boxer Tinashe Mwadziwana on Sunday at the Lilongwe Community Centre Ground has apologized to the Malawi nation for the embarrassing defeat he suffered. Kachiza could not stand the heat as his Zimbabwean counterpart landed heavy punches on him some on a high frequency from […]