By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Boxing Federation of Malawi is taking the July 2026, Glasgow Commonwealth games in Scotland seriously as they have geared up with preparations.
The body has secured a sponsorship from Mulungu Simunthu Butchery to host the boxing non-title bout on 1st January 2026 at Mitundu Trading Centre in the Capital, Lilongwe.
Vice General Secretary for the Boxing Federation of Malawi Alex Sakala hailed Mulungu Simunthu Butchery for the support of the games.
“We are very thankful for the support, Boxing a minority sport as others call it, lacks sponsorship hence its exciting to have people who value the sport.
“The boxers who will participate in these games are anticipated to take part in the Commonwealth games in Glasgow, Scotland in July next year. So it is important for us to organize more bouts of this nurture to keep them fit”, Said Sakala.
Speaking after the support Manager for the Mulungu Simunthu Butchery Anthony Kandege stated he made the support to compliment government’s effort to develop different sports codes in the country.
“It is important for business people to support government initiatives, the boxers are expected to go into camp in preparation for the fourth coming Commonwealth games in Glasgow where they will represent the country. Therefore, there is a need to prepare them thoroughly”.Kandege stated.
In the main bouts, Elias Bonzo from Malawi will take on Kasongo from the Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC), Alex Chimbalanga will rockhorns with Yohane Banda.
In supporting bouts,Elijah Kaunda vs Alinafe Bonzo
Hanreck Chiduke vs Michael Masamba (DRC)
Black Eagle Vs Rashid Tcheta.
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