▪️Tournament’s Media and Communication Manager, Vladislav Dubrovskiy, said about $160,000 was at stake in the Eurasian Dauria Cup tournament.

September 13, 2026

An 18-year-old Zambian boxing prodigy with zero international experience has just announced his arrival on the world stage in spectacular fashion.

Daniel Mwanza captured the gold medal and a $6,000 cash prize at the Eurasian Dauria Cup International Boxing Tournament in Chita, Russia, in his first ever international tournament outside Africa.

Mwanza’s achievement has proved Africa is loaded with talent and reignited the debate on a boxer’s capability to shine at the big stage without any prior exposure.

Fighting in the flyweight division, the teenage wonderboy outpointed two elite local favorites—Bogdan Dvali in the semifinals and Nikita Lopatiev in the finals—to secure the championship.

Mwanza’s coach, Dennis Zimba, who won lightweight silver for Zambia at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, revealed the strategy that neutralized Lopatiev in the final.

“My game plan was simple: I told my boy not to give his opponent a chance to throw many punches,” Zimba said.

“Against a southpaw, you must always be the one to start the exchange.”

The tournament featured a massive $160,000 total prize pool, courtesy of corporate sponsors. Tournament Media and Communication Manager Vladislav Dubrovskiy confirmed the payouts to boxersworld.co.ke, noting that silver medalists took home $3,700, while bronze medalists earned $1,200.

“We thank our partners and sponsors who supported the event,” Dubrovskiy said.

“They played an important role in making it a big success.”

Mwanza’s golden run topped a strong showing for the African continent, which also secured three bronze medals: Clement Zulu (Zambia, Bantamweight), Abdourahim Mohamed (Comoros, Light-Welterweight) Kelson Neto (Angola)

Africa was represented by a total of nine countries in the Chita tournament. Here they are:

🇦🇴 Angola — 4 people: 1 coach + 3 boxers

🇨🇲 Cameroon — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

🇰🇲 Comoros — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

🇰🇪 Kenya — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

🇳🇦 Namibia — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

🇳🇪 Niger — 2 people: 1 coach + 1 boxer

🇿🇦 South Africa — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

🇹🇳 Tunisia — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

🇿🇲 Zambia — 3 people: 1 coach + 2 boxers

The following is the full statement on prize money by Vladislav sent to boxersworld.co.ke

“The tournament prize money was given out as follows

🥇 Gold medalists — 500,000 RUB each (approximately $6,000)

🥈 Silver medalists — 300,000 RUB each (approximately $3,700)

🥉 Bronze medalists — 100,000 RUB each (approximately $1,200)

“At the Eurasian Dauria Cup 2026 there were:

🥇 13 gold medals

🥈 13 silver medals

🥉 22 bronze medals

“The total prize money paid to athletes was approximately 12.6 million RUB (around $150,000–160,000 depending on the exchange rate).

“We thank our partners and sponsors. They played an important role to make competition possible and and a big success. We also thank all the participants for honouring the event. In 2027 we will make it bigger with more prize money. We do understand commercialisation of sports in this era is inevitable.”

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▪️Mwanza proves raw talent alone can take a determined boxer places

September 12, 2026

Despite lacking international exposure and modern training facilities, Zambian boxers delivered an impressive show in grit and natural brilliance, finishing as the top-ranked African nation at the Eurasian Daurian International Youth Boxing Tournament in Chita, Russia.

The under-and-outfitted squad punched well above their weight, securing two podium finishes.

Emerging flyweight prodigy Dennis Mwanza captured a stunning gold medal, while bantamweight Clement Zulu fought his way to a hard-earned bronze.

Mwanza’s golden run is particularly remarkable given his limited resume. With his only prior international experience coming against nondescript opposition from the 2025 Region 5 Games in Namibia, the “wonderboy” proved that African boxers possess world-class potential whenever they are given a platform.

This stellar youth performance is no fluke; it cements a rejuvenation for Zambian boxing hot on the heels of the 2025 Men’s World Boxing Championships achievement, where Zambia also topped the African continent courtesy of bronze medals from flyweight Patrick Chinyemba and welterweight Emmanuel Katema.

With back-to-back continental dominance at both the youth and elite levels, Zambia has proven it is a boxing powerhouse in Africa desperately awaiting the modern corporate and state sponsorship required to match its raw talent.

Eurasian Dauria Cup 2026 Champions

1. 48 kg — Danil Sokolik 🇷🇺 Russia-2
2. 51 kg — Daniel Mwanza 🇿🇲 Zambia
3. 54 kg — Iverson Acosta Gonzalez 🇨🇺 Cuba
4. 57 kg — Imam Magomedov 🇷🇺 Russia-1
5. 60 kg — Jahongir Kamolov 🇹🇯 Tajikistan
6. 63.5 kg — Jahongir Zayniddinov 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
7. 67 kg — Amirali Mehrabi 🇮🇷 Iran
8. 71 kg — Ahmadi Arvaz 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
9. 75 kg — Alixan Shaxbazov 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
10. 80 kg — Armen Arutyunyan 🇷🇺 Russia-1
11. 86 kg — Asilbek Abdusamadov 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
12. 92 kg — Evgeny Misyurenko 🇷🇺 Russia-2
13. 92+ kg — Artem Shcherbakov 🇷🇺 Russia-1

🏆 Gold medals by country: Russia — 5, Uzbekistan — 3, Zambia — 1, Cuba — 1, Tajikistan — 1, Iran — 1, Kyrgyzstan — 1.

Best Boxer of the Tournament
Ahmadi Arvaz (Kyrgyzstan). 🇰🇬

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▪️Unstoppable Mwanza dominates Russian opponent as Africa wins one gold and three bronze medals

September 12, 2026

At just 15 years old, a fierce sparring session nearly landed Zambia’s flyweight boxing prodigy Daniel Mwanza in legal trouble after his opponent’s mother called the police.

During a routine training session at the Exodus Academy, Mwanza dominated his opponent so severely that his concerned mother held coach Ariel Banda responsible.

While Banda was officially summoned by the police as a matter of procedure, law enforcement ultimately cleared him of any wrongdoing.

“He beat his opponent badly in sparring at Exodus Academy, and the mother reported me to the police,” Banda recalled in an interview with

Fortunately, authorities recognized that the intensity was simply part of the sport.

“The police told the mother it wasn’t intentional,” Banda explained. “By then, he was already officially recognized as a junior boxer by the International Boxing Association (IBA).”

That early raw power has now paid off on the world stage. Today, September 12, 2026, Mwanza completed his dramatic rise by defeating Russia’s Nikita Lopatiev in the finals of an international youth tournament in Chita, Russia, officially crowning him the new Eurasian Daurian Cup flyweight champion

He becomes the second African boxer to win a gold medal in the Eurasian Daurian Cup International Youth Boxing Tournament after South Africa’s Ayabonga Meko in 2025.

Zambia won one gold and a bronze by bantamweight Clement Zulu, Angola middleweight bronze from Kelson Neto with Comoros’ light-welterweight Abdourahim Mohammed winning bronze.

Mwanza, who started boxing in 2021 at Exodus Academy, is over the moon.

“I feel so excited winning a gold medal, it’s not easy to come all the way from Zambia and beat two Russians at home,” Mwanza said after his deserved victory over Russian Nikita Lopatiev.

Mwanza made his international debut in the 2025 Region Five Games in Namibia beating two opponents but he was not awarded gold. Zambia’s Technical Director Ariel Banda explains why.

“He beat two opponents but organisers said the rules have changed, boxers cannot be given medals if they were not five per weight category or over,” Banda told boxersworld.co.ke in an interview.

“We considered him a gold medallist including Mervis Tembo and Jennifer Zulu.”

Commenting on Mwanza’s achievement, Banda said:” Daniel has made Zambia Boxing Federation proud for defeating two Russians at their home to win a gold medal, thanks to the efforts of coach Dennis Zimba himself a silver medallist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.”

Banda went on: “Special thanks to Zambia Boxing Federation led by our able President Mr Boniface Sokoni and the rest of the executive for steering this organization with the right vision.”

Banda is full of praise for Mwanza who he said will continue rising higher.

Yet at the initial stages Mwanza’s father was against his son taking up boxing.

“His father was very much against boxing,” said Banda, adding:”Later he came to apologise and accepted he was wrong because he thought he would be indisciplined but he realized his son had instead become more disciplined through boxing.”

Mwanza’s achievement in his first international overseas assignment is a major statement on what lies ahead for this promising Zambian boxer. We wish him all the best in his relentless march to boxing stardom.

▪️Zambia’s Clement Zulu, Comoros’ Abdourahim Mohamed and Angola’s Kelson Neto mint bronze medals

September 11, 2026

Three African warriors went down swinging today at the Daurian Cup International Youth Boxing Tournament, securing a trio of hard-fought bronze medals after fierce semi-final battles in Chita, Russia.

While the semi-final run ended in heartbreak for three of the continent’s rising stars, Africa’s golden dream remains alive.

All eyes now turn to Saturday’s finals, where Zambia’s explosive flyweight prospect, Daniel Mwanza, stands as the continent’s lone hope for gold.

Zambia’s bantamweight Clement Zulu was the first to step into the ring. The Lusaka-based Evergreen Club fighter faced a monumental task against Damir Tuychiev, a heavily favored standout from Russia’s top-tier squad. Despite a valiant, gritty performance from Zulu, the experienced Russian controlled the distance to take a 5-0 unanimous decision.

In the light-welterweight division, Comoros’ Abdourahim Mohamed made his tournament debut in the semifinals after receiving a late bye, according to the competition’s Media and Communication Manager Vladislav Dubrovskiy. Lacking the ring time of his opponent, Mohamed ran straight into a buzzsaw in Roman Yaroshenko of Russia’s B-team, dropping a 5-0 decision.

High expectations followed Angola’s heavy-hitting middleweight Kelson Neto into his semi-final bout. However, Neto met his match in Uzbekistan’s highly polished Alixan Shaxbazov, who put on a technical clinic to secure a unanimous decision victory, halting the Angolan’s golden ambitions.

Despite the semi-final exits, Zambian coach Dennis Zimba—a former lightweight silver medalist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games—refused to be discouraged.

“I’m happy for Clement. He fought with huge heart, he just needs a bit more polishing,” Zimba told boxersworld.co.ke in a phone interview from Chita.

Reflecting on Zulu’s brilliant quarter-final victory over Kyrgyzstan’s stubborn Nursultan Duishenaliev, Zimba noted how tactical discipline made the difference.

“I told Clement to establish the jab and work the long uppercut to the body because the Kyrgyzstan boxer was shorter. He followed the blueprint perfectly.”

When asked about the perceived class divide between African boxers and powerhouse continents like Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Zimba dismissed the critics.

“The gap isn’t as huge as people think. African boxers are right there,” Zimba insisted.

“It’s purely a matter of infrastructure. Give us well-equipped gyms, proper preparation, and international exposure, and we can beat anyone in the world.”

Africa’s attention now pivots to Saturday, September 12, as 18-year-old Daniel Mwanza looks to replicate the historic gold-medal feat achieved by South Africa’s Ayabonga Meko in 2025.

Mwanza’s journey began in 2021 as a 13-year-old cadet at Lusaka’s Exodus Boxing Academy.

“I vividly remember there were about 100 kids when he started, but only six stuck it out,” recalled Ariel Banda, Mwanza’s coach at Exodus Academy then and now Zambia’s current Technical Director.

“Even as a cadet, he was doing wonders. The boy is a special talent.”

Driven by the legacy of Zambian boxing icons like world bronze medalist Patrick “Baddo” Chinyemba, African Games silver medalist Mwengo Mwale, and continental champion Andrew Chilata, Mwanza isn’t blinking ahead of his final showdown.

Standing between the young Zambian and a gold medal is Russia’s top seed, Nikita Lopatiev. Fighting a local favorite in front of a hostile Russian crowd doesn’t bother the teenager one bit.

“I don’t fear the Russians, even on their home turf,” a bubbling Mwanza said ahead of the final.

“I’m going to beat him just like I beat the other one,” roared the daring Mwanza.

September 11 semi-final results

(Winner is listed first)

54 kg

Dаmir Tuychiev (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — Clement Zulu (Zambia) 🇿🇲 — 5:0

Iverson Acosta Gonzalez (Cuba) 🇨🇺 — Stanislav Makarov (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — 5:0

57 kg

Imam Magomedov (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — Yaroslav Timashev (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — 3:2

Maxim Tsydenzhapov (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — Uladzislau Zhardzetski (Belarus) 🇧🇾 — 5:0

60 kg

Jahongir Kamolov (Tajikistan) 🇹🇯 — Mikhail Melnichonak (Belarus) 🇧🇾 — 5:0

Umar Orusbaev (Kyrgyzstan) 🇰🇬 — Andrey Kotusov (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — 4:1

63.5 kg

Roman Yaroshenko (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — Abdurahim Mohamed (Comoros) 🇰🇲 — 5:0

Jahongir Zayniddinov (Uzbekistan) 🇺🇿 — Matvey Shestakov (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — 5:0

67 kg

Dorzhi Tsydenov (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — Sameeh Zoabi (Israel) 🇮🇱 — 5:0

Amirali Mehrabi (Iran) 🇮🇷 — Eldiyar Tenisbekov (Kyrgyzstan) 🇰🇬 — 5:0

71 kg

Diyorbek Murodilloyev (Uzbekistan) 🇺🇿 — Timur Strishny (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — ABR (referee stopped the bout after seconds’ retirement)

Ahmadi Arvaz (Kyrgyzstan) 🇰🇬 — Nikita Chmunevich (Belarus) 🇧🇾 — 5:0

75 kg

Magomed-Rasul Magomedov (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — Sarmat Kumaritov (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — 5:0

Alikhan Shakhbazov (Uzbekistan) 🇺🇿 — Kelson Neto (Angola) 🇦🇴 — 5:0

80 kg

Armen Arutyunyan (Russia-1) 🇷🇺 — Usman Karapov (Kyrgyzstan) 🇰🇬 — 3:2

Evgeny Korneyev (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — Zakhar Lozovoy (Russia-2) 🇷🇺 — 3:2

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▪️Zambia’s Daniel Mwanza and Clement Zulu alongside Angola’s Kelson Neto guarantee Africa three medals

September 10, 2026

African boxers bounced back from a rocky start to guarantee the continent three medals at the ongoing Eurasian Daurian International Boxing Tournament in Chita, Russia.

Punching their way into the business end of the tournament, fighters from Zambia and Angola turned the tide on Day 3 after early casualties saw Angola’s lightweight Victor Tewase and Cameroon’s middleweight Wilfrid Aboudi exit via 5-0 defeats to Russian opponents, Andrey Kotusov and Magomed-Rasul Magomedov.

Zambian flyweight Daniel Mwanza opened the medal stream, securing a classic points victory over Russia’s Bogdan Dvali. Mwanza, who advanced directly to the semi-finals on a bye, now eyes the gold. He faces another local favorite, Nikita Lopatiev, in the finals on Saturday, September 12.

“I’m very excited to beat the Russian at home,” a jovial Mwanza said.

“Even that one in the finals, I’ll defeat him. I’m not scared of Russians.”

Mwanza trains out of the Exodus Academy in Lusaka under Ariel Banda, who was recently promoted to Technical Director by the Zambia Boxing Federation.

Compatriot Clement Zulu kept the momentum alive. The Evergreen Club bantamweight dismantled Kyrgyzstan’s southpaw Nursultan Duishenaliev in a flawless 5-0 points decision. Zulu advances to a tough semi-final clash against Russia’s Damir Tuychiev on Friday, September 11.

Angola’s middleweight Kelson Neto completed the trio of African victories. Neto dominated Belarus’ Dzianis Shyshlou with a 5-0 quarter-final win, securing his spot in the semi-finals and cementing a massive morale boost for the African contingent in Chita.

Neto will now take on Uzbekistan’s Alixan Shaxbazov in the semis while Zulu trades leather against Russia’s Damir Tuychiev.

Full results

48 kg

1. Artem Kalashnikov (Russia-2) — Yesunkhuslen Otgonbold (Mongolia) — 3:2
2. Daniil Sokolik (Russia-2) — Nekbakht Ikromov (Tajikistan) — 5:0

51 kg

3. Daniel Mwanza (Zambia) — Bogdan Dvali (Russia-2) — 5:0
4. Nikita Lopatiev (Russia-1) — Arseny Lokhnev (Russia-1) — 5:0

54 kg

5. Damir Tuychiev (Russia-1) — Temuge Ochirkhuu (Mongolia) — 5:0
6. Clement Zulu (Zambia) — Nursultan Duishenaliev (Kyrgyzstan) — 5:0
7. Stanislav Makarov (Russia-2) — Davyd Tsiurko (Belarus) — 3:2
8. Iverson Acosta Gonzalez (Cuba) — Odilshox Xalimov (Uzbekistan) — 3:2

60 kg

9. Jahongir Kamolov (Tajikistan) — Ilya Sharai (Russia-2) — RSC
10. Mikhail Melnichonak (Belarus) — Kirill Zherebtsov (Russia-2) — 3:2
11. Umar Orusbaev (Kyrgyzstan) — Mbae Mohamed Ziad (Comoros) — RSC
12. Andrey Kotusov (Russia-1) — Victor Tewase (Angola) — 5:0

75 kg

13. Sarmat Kumaritov (Russia-1) — Mukhammadkodir Abdumanabov (Kyrgyzstan) — 3:2
14. Magomed-Rasul Magomedov (Russia-1) — Nti Aboudi Wilfrid (Cameroon) — 5:0
15. Kelson Neto (Angola) — Dionis Shyshlou (Belarus) — 5:0
16. Alixan Shaxbazov (Uzbekistan) — Fyodor Podlyak (Russia-2) — bout stopped by the doctor

86 kg

17. Asilbek Abdusamadov (Uzbekistan) — Evgeny Burgin (Russia-1) — 5:0
18. Julio Chibas Cachimay (Cuba) — Adryian Hryharovich-Niavolin (Belarus) — 5:0

92+ kg

19. Kirill Zhukouski (Belarus) — Ilya Krasnikov (Russia-2) — KO

The winner is listed first in each bout.

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▪️A major highlight of the gathering will be the highly regarded Global Boxing Forum, where industry leaders, stakeholders, and partners will collaborate on innovative projects and strategic developments to modernise the sport

September 10, 2026

Excitement is reaching a fever pitch across the global boxing community as Istanbul prepares to host a landmark week for the sport from December 3–6, 2026.

Combining high-stakes governance, elite athletic competition, and strategic innovation, the four-day event will see the International Boxing Association (IBA) chart an ambitious new course for the sport’s future.

At the heart of the action is the highly anticipated launch of the inaugural IBA President’s Cup. This event marks the official debut of the IBA ELITE Project—a visionary initiative designed to bridge the gap between amateur and professional boxing by providing a clear, structured pathway for rising athletes.

With National Federations registering in surging numbers daily, the tournament promises to give the world’s emerging talent a thrilling new international stage.

Running alongside the action inside the ring, Istanbul will also welcome delegates from around the globe for the IBA Congress 2026.

A major highlight of the gathering will be the highly regarded Global Boxing Forum, where industry leaders, stakeholders, and partners will collaborate on innovative projects and strategic developments to modernise the sport.

The stakes will be equally high outside the ring. On December 5, 2026, the IBA Ordinary Election Congress will take place, allowing National Federations to participate in a vital democratic process to elect new members to the Board of Directors and guide the organisation’s next chapter.

IBA Secretary General and CEO, Chris Roberts OBE, expressed his enthusiasm for the overwhelming global response:

“It is fantastic to see our National Federations registering in growing numbers for what promises to be a truly outstanding event. This is a crucial year for the IBA. The Elective Congress provides a powerful opportunity to welcome new voices to the Board of Directors and help shape our collective future. Istanbul will be a magnificent setting for delegates from across the world to come together and celebrate the continued growth of boxing.”

From historic governance decisions and cutting-edge industry forums to the explosive finals of the President’s Cup, Istanbul is where the future of boxing will take centre stage.

The countdown has officially begun, and the official Competition Handbook will be released to member federations in due course.

▪️Angola’s Victor Tewase steps into the ring for a bruising quarter-final, meeting Russia’s number one elite squad member Andrey Kotusov

September 10, 2026

The 18 African boxers taking part in the Eurasian Dauria International Youth Boxing Tournament in Chita, Russia, may not be excelling but the exposure they’re gaining will stand them in good stead in future tournaments.

Eight of them are already out as the gruelling competition enters Day 3 today, September 10, 2026.

The continent’s remaining 10 fighters face a steep uphill battle against highly exposed European and Asian opponents.

Due to a severe lack of international exposure, lack of incentives, poor facilities and little input from their respective governments, the African youth enter the ring heavily disadvantaged compared to rivals backed by packed elite, youth, and junior tournaments.

In Africa, there is no consistent calendar of events and constant exposure not to mention the irregularly held youth tournaments. So far Africa has never staged a junior boxing event. It’s everybody for himself and God for us all. Leaders mostly focus on positions, petty personal issues and rarely discuss the technical aspects of their respective boxers because they’re least bothered on what goes on in the ring.

Five African boxers anchor today’s card, headlined by a quarter-final clash featuring Angola’s lightweight Victor Tewase in a true David-vs-Goliath matchup against Andrey Kutosov, representing Russia’s elite number-one team.

Here is today’s full lineup featuring the African contenders

Flyweight

Daniel Mwanza (Zambia) vs. Bogdan Dvali (Russia 2)

Bantamweight

Clement Zulu (Zambia) vs. Nursultan Duishenaliev (Kyrgyzstan)

Lightweight (Quarter-Finals)Victor Tewase (Angola) vs. Andrey Kutosov (Russia 1)

Middleweight

Wilfrid Aboudi (Cameroon) vs. Magomed-Rasul Magomedov (Russia 1)

Kelson Neto (Angola) vs. Dzianis Shyshlou (Belarus)

▪️All is however not lost for the battered and tattered African team. Ten are still remaining in the competition including quarterfinalist, Angola’s lightweight Victor Tewase

September 9, 2026

The sky over Chita did not just break; it unleashed a furious, unrelenting deluge.

What was meant to be the Eurasian Daurian Cup International Boxing Tournament instead transformed into a devastating El Niño of the ring, a tempest that ruthlessly swept away all five African boxers on a catastrophic Day 2.

The elements themselves seemed to conspire against the continent’s warriors. A biting Russian cold collided with a raging storm of leather and steel, creating a frozen gale that spared absolutely no one.

As the night grew darker, Africa’s final, flickering hope hung entirely on a single thread: Namibia’s light-middleweight Haungenya Johannes.

He stood alone against the elements, the last man braving the squall. But nature is indifferent to hope. In a terrifying display of pure, elemental power, Johannes was engulfed and dragged under by Timur Terrifying of Russia’s number-two squad.

When the thunder finally subsided, it left behind a trail of devastation. It was a pitch-black Tuesday for the African contingent, whose campaign has been utterly decimated—leaving a grim total of eight boxers on the casualty list.

All is however not lost for the battered and tattered African team. Ten are still remaining in the competition including quarterfinalist, Angola’s lightweight Victor Tewase.

Full results

1. Imam Magomedov (RUS-1) — Erkhemzaya Lkhagva (MNG) — 5:0

2. Yaroslav Timashev (RUS-1) — Sahand Najafi (IRN) — RSC 1B

3. Maxim Tsydenzhapov (RUS-2) — Mukhammad Suleymanov (RUS-2) — WO

4. Uladzislau Zhardzetski (BLR) — Mohammad Falah (ISR) — RSC 3B

5. Abdourahim Mohamed (COM) — Barnabe Daniel Day Silva (BRA) — WO

6. Roman Yaroshenko (RUS-2) — Junior Nicolas (Angola) — 5:0

7. Matvey Shestakov (RUS-1) — Lukho Gijana (South Africa) — 4:1

8. Jahongir Zayniddinov (UZB) — Akhmadshoh Khoshimov (TJK) — 5:0

9. Dorzhi Tsydenov (RUS-2) — Paulus Ngishonggwa (Namibia) — 5:0

10. Sameeh Zoabi (ISR) — Arion Fraser (South Africa) — RSC

11. Eldiyar Tenisbekov (KGZ) — Tariq Abu Zeaid (LBY) — WO

12. Amirali Mehrabi (IRN) — Vladimir Yamkov (RUS-1) — 3:2

13. Diyorbek Murodilloyev (UZB) — Sergey Ezoyan (RUS-1) — 4:1

14. Timur Terrifying (RUS-2) — Haungeya Johannes (NAM) — 5:0

15. Nikita Chmunevich (BLR) — Jihad Mohamed (LBY) — WO

16. Ahmadi Arvaz (KGZ) — Ivan Khitrikov (RUS-2) — 4:1

17. Zakhar Lozovoy (RUS-2) — Yahor Ovsyannikov (BLR) — 3:2

The winner is listed first in each bout.

▪️Omondi is the latest lethal weapon to emerge from the renowned Kibra Youth Boxing Club stable

September 9, 2026

CHITA, Russia — A new ring general has arrived. Kenya’s 17-year-old prodigy Juma Omondi announced his arrival on the world stage on September 8, delivering an impressive international debut at the prestigious Eurasia Dauria International Boxing Youth Tournament in Chita, Russia.

Omondi was not only making his debut on the international scene but also for the national youth team.

Operating as the first African boxer to step into the ring, the teenage southpaw immediately proved he belongs under the bright lights.

Facing off against Lochnev Arseny—a formidable fighter representing Russia’s elite number-one team—Omondi went toe-to-toe in a flyweight war.

While Arseny ultimately snatched a narrow points victory, Omondi stole the headlines, displaying a mature ring IQ and fearless tactical courage that pushed the Russian favorite to his absolute limits.

“I’m happy with my performance being my first time for Kenya and in an international tournament, he won the first and second round but I dominated the third round,” said Omondi, flanked by Kenya’s coach in Chita Julius Theuri.

“I’m satisfied with Omondi’s display he’s a very good boxer, here we’re battling with the cold weather,” said Theuri

Omondi is the latest lethal weapon to emerge from the renowned Kibra Youth Boxing Club stable, a prolific talent factory under the guidance of coach Edward Ogweno, affectionately known as “Dimbuts” or MbutaMtu if you like.

Kibra Youth has become a powerhouse for Kenya’s boxing renaissance, having already produced:

Clinton “Canelo” Omondi African Youth Games bronze medalist who has proved to be a mathematician in the ring very economical in his punches most of which land on target. He made a powerful debut in the third leg of the Kenya National Boxing League in Vihiga in Kenya’s Western Region, winning minimumweight final. Kisumu will be fire with Omondi aiming to silence the top guns.

Ellah Demesi Dakar-bound star representing Kenya at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. She has been at the Angola African Youth Games and Works U19 in Bangkok. The intelligent southpaw Demesi is definitely going places.

 Paul “Lighty” Omondi Now employed by Kenya Police, Omondi is the Africa Zone 3 featherweight bronze medalist in 2025 and pre-quarterfinalist in the 2025 Men’s World Championships in Dubai. He’s the seniormost member of the Kibra Youth brigade.

Phelix Ochieng

Currently anchoring the Kenyan squad alongside Juma Omondi in Russia for the Daria Cup. He’s still navigating his way through with a lot of gas in him.

Analyzing his protégé’s baptism of fire on Livestream, coach Ogweno was filled with pride but remained characteristically demanding.

“He boxed beautifully and showed immense heart, but he needed to mix his punches more often to consistently penetrate the target,” Ogweno told boxersworld.co.ke

But the tactician didn’t stop there. Sending a clear warning shot across the domestic landscape, Ogweno put the entire national division on notice.

“The flyweights in Kenya better get ready. Juma is coming for everyone in Kisumu during the fourth leg of the national league this November.”

With a glittering debut in the books and an arsenal that will only sharpen, Juma Omondi has officially put the boxing world on notice. Africa has unearthed a rising star—and he is just getting started.

▪️Newly minted South Africa’s quarter-finalist Lukho Gijana leads the charge today, squaring off against Russia’s Matvey Shestakov in a light-welterweight battle

September 9, 2026

Five African boxers step into the ring today as Day 2 of the Eurasia Dauria Cup heats up in Chita, Russia.

With two fighters already secure in the quarter-finals, Africa’s contingent looks set to improve on its performance in this elite youth international tournament.

Newly minted South Africa’s quarter-finalist Lukho Gijana leads the charge today, squaring off against Russia’s Matvey Shestakov in a light-welterweight battle.

Gijana and Angola’s lightweight Victor Tewas are the two African boxers who have booked their quarter-final tickets.

Tewas eliminated Kenya’s Phelix Ochieng to book a place in the tournament’s final eight in the lightweight class.

Four more African prospects are fighting today to join them.

Here is the full line-up of match-ups:

Light-welterweight Junior Nicholas (Angola) vs. Roman Yaroshenko (Russia 2)

Welterweight Nghishongwa Paulus (Namibia) vs. Dorzhi Tsydenov (Russia 2

Welterweight

Arion Fraser (South Africa) vs. Sameeh Zoabi (Israel)

Light-Middleweight Haungenya Johannes (Namibia) vs. Timur Terrifying (Russia 2)