Njombe boxer to face Malawian opponent in fight next month

The bout's coordinator Omari Yazidu revealed Kabuje fighting in the Featherweight division, will trade blows with the Malawian fighter in the fight scheduled for December 9 at Mid Town Hall in Makambako.

The Makambako pugilist has taken part in three fights, losing all via Knockout. The coordinator stated only one bout has so far been placed on Boxrec, a network that keeps records of professional pugilists from all over the world.

Omary noted the eight-round bout will be preceded by several bouts stretching four rounds including two fights that will bring together female pugilists, one of whom is promising Tanzanian female boxer Halima Yazidu.

The coordinator noted that Halima will come up against her compatriot, Walid Hasani of Sumbawanga.

In women's other fight, Makambako-based Debora Mwenda will trade punches with popular Dar es Salaam boxer,  Halima Bandola, in a Super Featherweight bout that will stretch four rounds.

Tanzanian pugilists, Amos Kada of Makambako and Joseph Peter of Kyela, will face each other in a four-round, 90kg bout.

The coordinator pointed out the bouts have been organized by Jackson Mahuve of Mahuve Finacall firm based in Makambako, seeking to develop boxing in Njombe and the rest of Southern Highland Zone's regions.

Omari moreover noted preparations for the fights are going on well.

Halima's coming bout is an opportunity for the stylish pugilist to prove she still has what it takes to punish opponents and garner win in fights.

The Featherweight boxer, popularly known as 'Mafia Lady', has battled it out in five bouts, registering victory in four and losing one.

The orthodox fighter that has 165cm reach has not had much opportunity to take the ring and showcase her prowess in recent years.

Halima's recent two bouts had witnessed the pugilist cruising to win in one and succumbing to defeat in one.

The fighter defeated compatriot Amina Ally by Knockout in the third round of a four-round non-title fight that took place at Sky Point venue at Chamazi on October 22, 2017. 

Halima, later on, lost to Zambian Catherine Phiri by Knockout in an eight-round international non-title fight that took place at City Mall, Solwezi in Zambia on April 28, 2018.