Dar es Salaam, Tanzania gears up for a major boxing spectacle this Saturday, July 26th, as local hero Ibrahim "Mafia" Chalo puts his WBC Africa bantamweight title on the line against formidable Nigerian contender Aliu "Lucky Boy" Bamidele. The clash headlines the "Knockout ya Mama V" event, taking place at Viwanja vya Posta and promoted by Mafia Boxing Promotions.
Chalo (12-0-1, 8 KOs), the undefeated champion, captured the coveted belt in October 2024 with a decisive ninth-round knockout victory over Ghana's Enoch Tettey Tetteh. He now faces his first defense against the highly experienced Bamidele (19-1-1, 8 KOs), who arrives determined to seize the championship and bolster his standing among Africa's elite boxers seeking global recognition.
The official weigh-in for the anticipated showdown occurred today. Champion Chalo registered a weight of 53.2 kilograms, while challenger Bamidele stepped onto the scales at 54.2 kilograms, confirming both fighters are ready for battle.
Overseeing proceedings was Emmanuel Saleh, President of the local boxing commission and a noted supporter of the African Boxing Union (ABU) and WBC. The fight supervisor for the championship bout is Houcine Houichi, who serves as both ABU President and WBC Vice President, representing Tunisia.
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