NIGERIA AMONG SIX AFRICAN COUNTRIES IN WORLD BOXING
Nigeria Boxing Federation board member Olalehin Adura (far left) with some members of the national boxing team. Adura, who is also a coach, says Nigeria has officially joined World Boxing, and that plans are underway to form an African boxing body affiliated to WB.
Nigeria will not take part in IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships because they’ve now officially joined World Boxing body.
The populous West African country is one of the six African members of World Boxing which has been given provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
“We’re now officially with World Boxing so we can’t take part in the World Championships in Serbia,” a board member of Nigeria Boxing Federation Olalehin Adura told boxersworld.co.ke in an interview from Lagos, Nigeria.
In addition to Nigeria, other African countries in WB are Algeria, Egypt, Gambia, Madagascar and Malawi.
Olalehin Adura
“I’m appealing to other African countries to join us in World Boxing if they want to take part in the Olympic Games,” said Adura.
“We’re still working on getting more members from Africa, once we have at least 15 we’ll be in a better position to form an African boxing body affiliated to World Boxing.”
He explains why Nigeria decided to move out of IBA to join WB.
“We joined World Boxing to protect the dreams and future of our upcoming boxers, especially their chances of competing at the Olympics.
“This is a newly formed association, and we are just getting started. Right now, our priority is to focus on saving the sport of boxing itself from being excluded from the Olympics , not the immediate benefits for the athletes. The athletes’ benefits will come later once the sport is stabilized and secured.”
Adura is a former Nigerian international boxer, and won a silver medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He is a representative of Southwest region in the Nigerian boxing federation board which has six states namely Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti.
World Boxing was formed on April 13, 2023 to ensure boxing remains in the Olympic Games after a fallout between IOC and IBA. So far 78 countries have joined World Boxing. Asia leads with 24 countries in WB, Europe 23, Americas 18, Oceania seven and Africa six.
Tanzania's Yusuf Changalawe (left) battles DR Congo's Pita Kabeji in IBA Champions' Night card in Addis Ababa in 2024. Changalawe outpointed Kabeji, and is now set for his second Champions' Night fight in Moscow on Friday
TANZANIA, GHANA BOXERS IN FRIDAY’S MOSCOW IBA CHAMPIONS NIGHT CARD
Yusuf Changalawe and Aminu Quarshie in tough fights against Russian boxers
Tanzania’s Yusufu Changarawe (1-0) will be hoping for an upset as he takes on Russia’s Cheerav Ashalaev in the 80kg division in the IBA Champions’ Night card on March 7 in Moscow.
Ashalaev made his IBA Pro debut in Sochi last year, where he defeated Shadiri Musa Bwogi of Uganda by a unanimous decision. Changarawe also made his professional debut at IBA Champions’ Night, winning by split decision against Peter Pita Kabeji from DR Congo over eight rounds in Addis Ababa.
It was Changalawe’s first win over Kabeji who had defeated him twice. The DR Congo boxer cried foul saying he was robbed of victory.
“I’m very grateful to IBA for giving me another chance to fight in Champions Night bouts, I’m confident of victory” Changalawe told boxersworld.co.ke in an interview. He leaves tonight for Moscow with coach Ayubu Mwanga.
“IBA Champions Night fights are very useful to us boxers because we’re investing for our future,” said the Tanzanian boxer who will feature in a six-round fight.
“The money I earned in Addis Ababa I’ve put it into good use, I’m now in the process of building two houses, one house for own use and the one for business.”
Friday’s card will be headlined by a 12-round title fight between Albert Batyrgaziev from Russia and Argentinian Neri Ariel Cruz Romero.
Batyrgaziev will defend his WBA Interim Super Featherweight title against “El Maldito” Romero, as the Argentinian looks to extend his 18-match professional winning streak with two knockouts in his past three matches.
Batyrgaziev, who is also an undefeated professional boxer with 11 victories to his name, became the WBA title holder in July last year with a win over Ireland’s Jono Carroll, before beating Albert Pagara in the fourth round in October. In December 2023, he was victorious against the Cuban Lazaro Alvarez to become the first IBA Pro title holder.
In the opening contest of the evening, in the 71kg division, Ghana’s Aminu Quarshie (6-0-2) looks to remain undefeated against Russian Shokhabbos Shukurov (6-1-0). Shukurov previously defeated Jamshidbek Tojiboev at IBA Champions’ Night in Dushanbe in October 2023.
They told her women shouldn’t box. Now she’s Ghana’s first female world champion
When Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey decided as a teenager to become a professional boxer – an unusual choice for a young woman in a working-class neighborhood of Ghana’s capital of Accra – her family begged her to stop training.
Boxing is the pride of Jamestown, which is based around the fishing industry and also known for being home to many boxing stars. But like most sports in Ghana, boxing has often been seen as for men only, and women are discouraged from taking part.
But Quartey persisted.
And last year, at age 27, she became Ghana’s first female world boxing champion and the first woman to travel the world as a member of the West African nation’s national team.
“My aunts and siblings didn’t like it when I started boxing. They would come here to beg my coach not to let me become a boxer,” she said at the Jamestown neighborhood’s Black Panthers Gym where Quartey has been training since her teenage years.
But last November Quartey defeated British boxer Sangeeta Birdi in Jamestown’s main boxing area, winning the WIBF World Super Bantamweight title, crowds of friends and supporters from the neighborhood celebrated wildly, seemingly forgetting about the prejudice against female boxers.
Ghanaian media pronounced her win “history,” but Quartey is quick to point out that she is by no means the first female boxer in Ghana.
“There were women in boxing before I ventured into boxing,” she said. But they weren’t allowed to travel outside the country, she added.
Quartey’s long road to this spectacular victory highlights the many challenges that female athletes in African countries face in their careers.
Quartey grew up in Jamestown and, as a teenager, sold rice with her aunt to help the family make ends meet. The only people who supported her boxing dream were her brother, a fellow boxer, and her coach.
In 2017, she stopped boxing and started selling lottery tickets to earn money. It took a lot of convincing from her coach to get her back into the ring in 2021. She could not afford a manager, and feared she would not make it without one.
In Ghana, she said, “female boxers do not receive much support and it is difficult to keep training.”
Big deal’ for everyone
Sarah Lotus Asare, a boxing coach and the project lead for the Girls Box Tournament, said Quartey’s world title meant a lot for all boxers in Ghana.
“Even for the male boxers, when they fight with non-Africans, it’s very difficult for them to win, because they have a lot more facilities and equipment than we do,” she said.
Quartey’s title is “a big deal for her, the gym, the community, Ghana, Africa and the world at large,” said her coach, Ebenezer “Coach Killer” Adjei, as he watched her train during an afternoon session at the Black Panthers Gym.
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But for Quartey, what counts the most is the impact on young women from her neighborhood.
She wants more women to become professional athletes.
“I am a world title holder and that confirms that what a man can do, a woman can also do,” she said.
Training next to her was 18-year-old Perpetual Okaijah, who said her family had also tried to dissuade her from going to the gym, arguing that it was for men only. But she has kept on coming anyway.
“I look up to Abigail because she’s a very tough girl,” she said. “She inspires me, shows me the right thing.”
Invitation and guide for participants to the OMAR BONGO ONDIMBA boxing challenge in Libreville, Gabon from May 30 to June 11, 2025
To all national federations
Subject: Invitation to the OMAR BONGO ONDIMBA Challenge 2025
Dear Presidents and Secretaries General,
The Gabonese Boxing Federation is organizing the “OMAR BONGO ONDIMBA Challenge” from May 30 to June 11, 2025 in honor of the former President of the Republic whose international influence marked African and world history.
On this occasion, our federation has the honor and pleasure of inviting you to take part in this international competition.
Gabon, our country, will be very happy to count you among the participants in this great mass of world boxing.
The local organizing committee is at your entire disposal for all useful information.
Welcome to Libreville, the capital of conviviality and legendary hospitality.
Please accept, Mr. Presidents / Secretaries General, the expression of our distinguished greetings.
Two-time Africa light-middleweight champion and world silver medallist Alcinda Dos Santos (right) was one of the 10 Mozambican gold medallists in the Zone 4 Boxing Championships which ended in Maputo on March 1.
MOZAMBIQUE RETAIN ZONE 4 BOXING TITLE IN MAPUTO
▪️Alcinda, Gramane and Sigauque among 10 Mozambican gold medallists.
Two-time African champions Alcinda Dos Santos and Rady Gramane roared at home as Mozambique retained Zone 4 Africa boxing title in Maputo on Saturday, March 1.
The two Mozambican boxing glamour girls won gold medals in their respective weight categories. Alcinda defeated Eswatini’s Lindelwa Fakundze in the finals at light-middleweight while middleweight Gramane beat compatriot Rabia Pedro.
Not to be outshone by his female compatriots, African Games featherweight silver medallist and 2022 African champion Armando Sigauque beat Lesotho’s Toka Litabe to win a gold medal.
Mozambique finished on top with 10 gold, five silver and three bronze medals. Eswatini placed second 5-3-8 followed by Botswana 2-2-3, Lesotho 2-1-5 and wooden spoonists Seychelles 1-1-0.
It's all smiles as Boxing Federation of Kenya President Anthony Otieno Ombok aka Jamal (standing) is re-elected through acclamation for another four-year term during BFK's Annual General Meeting in Nairobi on March 1, 2025.
BFK TO STAGE CHAMPIONS NIGHT, DR CONGO COMING TO NAIROBI AND SERBIA TRIP IS ON.
Jamal and team re-elected for another four-year term as Kenya’s boxing prospects look brighter.
“No retreat no surrender, we’re confidently marching on, let the social media parrots continue with their noise,” says Competition Secretary John Waweru.
A colourful boxing tournament with all the showbiz razzmatuzz is in the offing in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi this year.
And plans are underway for DR Congo’s national boxing team to battle Kenya this year in Nairobi with more inter-county tournaments planned countrywide.
Anxiety over Kenya’s participation in Women’s World Boxing Championships is quashed. The eight women boxers selected will travel to Nis, Serbia.
Announcing Kenya’s version of Champions’ Night after being re-elected through acclamation during BFK’s AGM on Saturday, March 1, President Anthony Otieno Ombok aka Jamal said they intend to stage a grand boxing event never before witnessed in Kenya.
Power to the people…Secretary-General David Munuhe oozing confidence
“We have been promised enough support to organise our Champions’ Night to bring together Kenya’s top boxers both male and female,” said Jamal and also confirmed Kenya’s national women’s team will take part in the World Championships in Serbia from March 8-16.
“Our federation is impressed by the progress made by our women, so we will continue exposing them.”
I’m here to stay come rain come shine..kitaeleweka…Treasurer Musa Benjamin.
Jamal thanked the government for their wholehearted support for Kenya’s teams taking part in major international boxing tournaments.
“We appreciate highly the support by our government under our beloved President William Ruto for doing their best to ensure we don’t miss out on big tournaments,” Jamal told boxersworld.co.ke in an interview.
He confirmed the eagerly awaited tour by DR Congo’s national team is on but they’ve yet to decide on the dates.
The BFK supremo assured current and former international boxers the federation recognizes their achievements, urging them to work hard and ignore petty politics and negativity vibes from prophets of doom.
“I’m also planning to meet former international boxers to discuss with them a wide range of issues, let them know that BFK appreciates their achievements for our country.”
Jamal reiterated BFK’s commitment to junior and youth boxing development, saying they also intend to revive school boxing.
“The future is very bright in Kenya boxing,” said Jamal who however accepted they have not done well in bringing sponsors on board and exposing Kenyan boxers.
“That’s one area we have to put a lot of effort to see that sponsors support boxing as this will enable us expose our boxers in some of the international tournaments in Europe and Asia.”
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Olympics bronze medallist Ibrahim “Surf” Bilali is one of the three members comprising BFK’s executive committee.
The entire BFK team re-elected through acclamation at Kasarani Stadion Hotel is as follows:
President: Anthony Otieno Ombok aka Jamal (Kisumu)
1st Vice-President: Lydia Kinyua (Laikipia)
2nd Vice-President: Chrispine Onyango (Mombasa)
Secretary-General: David Munuhe (Police)
Assistant Secretary-General: Joseph Ochieng (Siaya)
A memorable 2024 season for BFK's President Anthony Otieno Ombok aka Jamal (left) holding national boxing league winners trophy with KDF's vice-chairman Paul Mungori at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.
BFK’S SUCCESS SCARES AWAY NOISY OPPONENTS IN AGM
“Our opponents are big cowards, they’re just keyboard warriors known for their noise on social media,” said a defiant Competition Secretary John Waweru.
Kenyan boxers and coaches savour Boniface Mogunde’s gold medal (third left) in the 2024 AFBC African Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo
Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) President Anthony Otieno Ombok aka Jamal and his entire executive are set to retain their positions on walkovers in the Annual General Meeting on Saturday (March 1, 2025) at Kasarani Stadion Hotel from 10am.
Reason? They have no opponents to challenge them despite constant criticism from a section of the boxing fraternity on their performance.
Boxing analysts were focusing on a fierce battle for Jamal’s team in their bid for another term in office but as at 6pm on Friday, February 28, no candidate had announced challenging the incumbents whose success must have scared away their opponents.
Outspoken BFK Competition Secretary John Waweru aka CS is in a bullish mood, describing their critics as paper tigers and keyboard warriors whose punches cannot hurt even a cockroach.
“They’ve been making a lot of noise on social media but where are they now to challenge us? Big cowards,” said Waweru, adding: “I’ve been telling them to strategise for the last two years, and they should know that elections are not won on WhatsApp forums but through persuading the voters who are not on social media, if they’re men enough why can’t they face us in the elections?
Waweru likened the noisy opposition to boxers who show a lot of promise in the gym during shadow boxing but coil their tail on the actual competition day never to be seen even at the venue until the tournament is over is when again they start displaying their shadow boxing skills in the gym.
“It’s very easy for them to punch shadows but when faced by real opponents in the ring they are scared stiff,” said Waweru himself a former boxer.
Waweru said a total of 31 counties including Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Police will take part in the elections.
Competition Secretary John Waweru is one of BFK’s most influential officials.
Prisons and Nakuru will be missing in action. The former have yet to be registered as per the Sports Act while Nakuru have been kept aside following their abortive county elections last Saturday amidst complaints from BFK’s challengers who cited several unsubstantiated irregularities.
The deadline for all candidates to submit their nomination forms was on February 28 at 6pm.
“Our opponents will have to remain in the cold for the next four years until our term expires, however we welcome more noise from them since it’s their right to express their views on social media as they usually do,” said Waweru.
He went on: “We are always open to objective criticism, we can’t be 100 percent perfect but we know we have not done badly, for those who cannot see our achievements that’s their choice we are not doing anything to please anybody, what we want to see is progress of our boxers, coaches, R&Js and overall management of boxing.”
Jamal and team were elected in 2019 taking over from President John Kameta-led Boxing Association of Kenya (BAK) whose legacy is acquiring Sportspesa sponsorship for the national league.
Jamal and team inherited a financially wobbling BAK, changing the name to Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) to have their own identity.
Taking over leadership with nothing in the federation’s bank account coupled with the country’s flagging fortunes in the ring from early 90s, Jamal and team had their work cut out.
But the Bahati-bred Jamal took the bull by the horns leading from the front, and so far they have managed to patch up Kenya’s dented image with a string of remarkable performances at the international level in Africa, empowering coaches, referees and judges as well as exposing more female boxers at the big stage.
What’s more, BFK last December achieved a major milestone in Kenya’s boxing history with the first ever live commentary of the Kenya National Boxing League in Homa Bay in the Western Kenya Region. The livestream will be maintained in this year’s national league season to be viewed on BFK’s YouTube Channel. Several sponsors are reportedly keen to team up with BFK in the coverage which was applauded by boxing fans throughout the country and endeared them to diehard boxing followers and would-be sponsors.
Soon after taking over office, Jamal and team landed running, scooping five medals in the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco. Shaffi Bakari, a product of coach Lemmy “Cobra” Katibi, a former international, won flyweight silver while welterweight Boniface Mogunde, middleweight George Cosby Ouma, heavyweight Elly Adero and US-based super-heavyweight Fred Ramogi returned home with four bronze medals.
The Kenyan national team – under head coach Musa Benjamin assisted by David Munuhe and John Waweru – was on fire in the 2022 season, finishing second in the Zone 3 Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo with six gold, five silver and seven bronze medals, and claimed three silvers and one bronze in the AFBC African Men’s and Women’s Championships in Maputo, Mozambique.
Kenya’s national team head coach and treasurer Musa Benjamin and secretary general David Munuhe in red shirt at Homa Bay. They are all set to retain their positions on walkovers in BFK’s elections.
What’s even more astonishing in the Kinshasa success is that of the six gold medallists, three were female boxers, light-welterweight Teresia Wanjiru, welterweight Everline Akinyi and middleweight Liz Andiego.
Andiego was at it again in Maputo leading two others, featherweight Sam Njau and lightweight Nick Okoth to the finals. They stumbled in the last hurdle winning three silvers and a bronze from light-middleweight Boniface Mogunde.
That was not all. Andiego stamped her name in the record books by becoming the first Kenyan female boxer to appear in the quarter-finals of Women’s World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.
Andiego made it twice in a row in the 2023 Women’s Worlds in New Delhi, India appearing in the quarter-finals again. This year in Serbia, the evergreen warhorse Liz is poised to make it to the semi-finals. Christine Ongare also made a mark in India becoming the second female Kenyan boxer to win a bout after Mary Muthoni in 2010 Women’s Worlds in Barbados.
The 2024 season was nothing but super-duper for the Kenyan boxers. Boniface Mogunde won Kenya’s first ever gold medal in seven years in the Africa Championships in Kinshasa where he outpointed Burundi’s Nestor Nduwarugira in the light-middleweight final. The win steered the Kenyans to a remarkable third place with one gold, two silvers by Andiego and super- heavyweight debutant Clinton Macharia and five bronzes by flyweight Abednego Kyalo, bantamweight Amina Martha, featherweight Shaffi Bakari, light-welterweight Vincent Ochieng and light-heavyweight Robert Okaka. That was Kenya’s best ever performance in the Africa Championships since 1983 in Kampala.
Earlier in 2024 during the inaugural Mandela African Boxing Cup tournament, Liz Andiego won middleweight gold with an upset points victory over two-time Africa champion Rady Gramane of Mozambique.
Andiego’s success was followed by another stellar show by Amina Martha and middleweight Edwin Okong’o in the African Games in Accra, Ghana. Yet Kenya was represented by a skeleton team of only four boxers. Amina’s bronze was Kenya’s first ever medal by a female boxer in the African Games while Okong’o won the first gold medal by an East African boxer in 17 years in the African Games.
The Kenyan federation put the icing on the cake to what was their most successful ever season by holding R&Js and coaches courses in Nairobi to ensure the East African country is not left behind in empowering the technical officials whose role is crucial in the development of boxing.
Kudos also to BFK’s Communication Director Duncan Kuria aka Sugar Ray and roving photographer Oppo DiCaprio for using the social media effectively to make the Kenyan boxers more visible to the world. Their lovely photos and videos have come in handy in BFK’s YouTube Channel not to mention the boxers’ frequent appearances in local TV stations that has further enhanced the image of boxing. The sport is one of the two most successful Kenyan disciplines on the international scene after track and field.
Under the dynamic leadership of BFK’s humble and naturally generous President Jamal and his hard working team at the national and county level, there’s every reason to believe BFK’s second term in office will be more prosperous. This further underlines the federation’s ambitious plans of uplifting the standards of this combat sport through their grassroots initiative popularly known as Ndondi Mashinani. The initiative encompasses a systematic approach to junior and youth boxing. That’s the backbone of boxing development in any ambitious country keen on stamping authority in world boxing.
Who is who in the current BFK executive?
President: Anthony Otieno Ombok aka Jamal (Kisumu)
1st Vice-President: Lydia Kinyua (Laikipia)
2nd Vice-President: Chrispine Onyango (Mombasa)
Secretary-General: David Munuhe (Police)
Assistant Secretary-General: Joseph Ochieng (Siaya)
Africa’s boxing fraternity keenly awaits the verdict of IBA on the troubled and deeply divided Africa Boxing Confederation (AFBC).
The Dubai meeting between the two warring factions ended in disarray with no truce achieved.
The tug-of-war between the two groups battling for the control of amateur boxing in Africa has not gone down well with the boxers, serious stakeholders and IBA which is reportedly irked by the unprofessional conduct of some AFBC leaders.
In a last ditch effort to assist the AFBC put their house in order, the IBA invited the two warring factions – one led by DRC’s strongman Ilunga Luyoyo and the other one by Ethiopian businessman Eyassu Berhanu – for a meeting in Dubai but it turned out to be a wasted effort and time as well because they exported their differences to Dubai. Nothing was achieved.
It’s now upon the IBA to decide on the appropriate action to bring back sanity to the beleaguered African boxing body.
Various African boxers have been contacting boxersworld.co.ke eager to know what’s happening at AFBC.
They’re tired and fed up of the ongoing circus hoping the IBA will not delay to announce their eagerly awaited verdict on the fate of AFBC which they feel has underperformed.
The boxers are wondering what’s all this power struggle about yet as the main actors their welfare has been overlooked by the AFBC barons.
One sticking issue is unpaid prize money of boxers from Mozambique, Zambia and Algeria at the 2022 Africa Championships in Maputo.
DEFENCE FORCES AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION HOLDS TROPHY PRESENTATION CEREMONY
On February 26, 2025, the Defence Forces Amateur Boxing Association(DEFABA) hosted a trophy presentation ceremony at Jamhuri Park, to celebrate the team’s winning of the National Boxing League for the 2024 season. It was also an event to honour the outstanding achievements of DEFABA boxers.
Sponsored by Defence Sacco(DESACCO), the event celebrated the remarkable performances of boxers who represented the country in major international competitions, including the 2024 All-African games in Accra, Ghana, the All-Africa Military Games in Abuja, and the All-Africa Boxing Championships.
The ceremony brought together senior military Officers, boxing federation representatives, DEFABA executive committee, and sports enthusiasts, all gathered to recognize the dedication and triumphs of the nation’s finest amateur boxers. The athletes were commended for their exemplary performances, which brought pride to the country and underscored the Defence Forces’ commitment to nurturing sporting talent.
In his opening remarks, Brigadier B J Korir, Chairman DEFABA, praised the boxers for their hardwork, resilience, and patriotism. He remarked that the boxers had brought immense pride to the team while exemplifying exceptional discipline and commitment. He highlighted their success on the continental stage as clear proof of the Defence Forces’ dedication to sports development. He also urged the boxers to uphold the values of the Kenya Defence Forces and represent it in every aspect possible.
Among the awardees was Sergeant Edwin Okongo, who clinched a gold medal at the All-Africa Military Games, showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Other notable honourees included Corporal Kelvin Maina, who also secured a gold medal, and Spte Robert Okaka, who got a bronze medal in the All-Africa Military Games and All-Africa Boxing Championships, respectively.
Additionally, the event highlighted the upcoming participation of three female KDF boxers and one civilian in the World Boxing Championship set to take place in Belgrade, Serbia. Their qualification for the prestigious global tournament reflects the growing prominence of Kenyan boxing and the Defence Forces’ continuous efforts to promote the sport.
Beyond celebrating past victories, the event also served as a source of inspiration for upcoming boxers within the Defence Forces, encouraging them to strive for excellence in the sport. DEFABA reaffirmed its commitment to providing world-class training, state-of- the-art facilities, and international exposure to ensure continued success in future tournaments.
As the ceremony came to an end, the athletes expressed their gratitude for the recognition and pledged to continue flying the national flag high in upcoming competitions. The event underscored the significance of sports in fostering unity, discipline and national pride within the Defence Forces.
Ellen Simwaka (far right) with South African champion Bukiwe Beeksy Nonina (middle) and far left is Simwaka's sister Adidya Mimu who fights on March 15 top pic with pink shorts
SIMWAKA SETS SIGHTS ON IBF WORLD TITLE
Ellen “The Tigress” Simwaka, Malawi’s renowned female boxer, is aiming for IBF world title in the 2025 season.
Simwaka, who is currently based in South Africa, holds the IBF Africa championship and Africa and WBF international title, with a record of 22 fights, 13 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws.
In an interview, She expressed her desire to take on more challenging opponents this year, and if possible vie for the IBF world title.
“I want to fight Zimbabwe’s Kudakwashe Chiwandire, Angelina Lukas (Kazakhstan) and Shurretta Metcalf (USA) who is the current IBF world champion,” she said.
Simwaka is ready to vie for IBF world title despite facing challenges in securing a fight with Shurretta.
“I have been challenging Shurretta, but it seems she is avoiding me. We’ve exchanged words on Facebook, but now I want to meet her in the ring,” she added.
“I’m eager to fight in Malawi, we’re looking for a good promoter to stage the bout,” she added.
Simwaka offered words of encouragement to aspiring Malawian female boxers.
“Being a female boxer is not easy, but it takes a lot of effort to get where we are. What matters most is patience, hard work, and dedication,” said Simwaka.
