International boxing tournament set for December in Lusaka

Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) has announced that it will host an International boxing tournament in December this year in Lusaka.

The championship event will feature David “Snipper” Mwale, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) International Bantamweight Champion, who will be making his first title defense against South Africa’s Charlton Malajika.

OQBP Promoter and Manager, Christopher Malunga, made the announcement during a media briefing held at Southern Sun Hotel in Lusaka on Monday.

Malajika enters the contest with an impressive record of eight wins and one loss from nine bouts, setting the stage for a competitive and exciting main event.

Malunga said the main bout would be supported by seven undercard fights — four international and three local.

“The fights are: Remmy Simbeye (Zambia) vs. Collen Zidumbu (Zimbabwe) – 12 Rounds, Lightweight; Gracious Malembeka (Zambia) vs. Loveness Kokha (Malawi) – 6 Rounds, Bantamweight; and Charity Phiri (Zambia) vs. Lines Chilembwe (Malawi) – 4 Rounds, Flyweight,” he said.

Additional bouts include: David Kapusu vs. Ignitous Mutale (Local) – 8 Rounds, Featherweight; Chanda Kasonka Chanda vs. Mombela Mukuni (Local) – 6 Rounds, Lightweight; Marry Mhango (Zambia) vs. Mphatso Metaudzu (Malawi) – Super Bantamweight; and Francis Zulu vs. Gideon Matanda (Local) – 8 Rounds, Super Welterweight.

Malunga said in total, eight thrilling bouts would headline the tournament.

“We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Sport, as well as to our valued sponsors, for their continued support in developing and promoting the sport of boxing in our nation,” he stated.

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