South Africa-based boxer Dennis Mwale must this evening knockout Hannock 'Hardknocker' Phiri to win the Universal Boxing Organisation (UBO) light welterweight title at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) Sports Complex in Blantyre. The 33-year-old, fighting his first bout on home soil after 14 fights, will also see 20 percent of his cut given to
Plan International Malawi has provided financial aid to female professional boxer, Anisha Bashir, in preparation for Mbeya Championship International fight against Tanzanian Happy Daudi.
The bout is scheduled for May 8, 2021 in Tanzania and the support is coming through the Girls Get Equal Campaign for which Anisha in an Ambassador.
With her ambassadorial status, Anisha who is a soldier with the Malawi defence Force (MDF), uses her popularity and sport to challenge gender stereotypes in male dominated professions and inspire girls to dream big.
Malawi pride: African Boxing Union (ABU) super lightweight champion Anisha Bashir
A total of K300,000.00 from Plan International Malawi will help Anisha in gymnasium membership, sports equipment as well as her diet plan as she prepares for the important bout.