Mzuzu-based pugilist, Felix Mwamaso, was controversially declared the winner against Brian Mwando in an eight-round non-title bout at M1 Centerpoint in Lilongwe on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The contest was balanced in the opening three rounds, but Mwamaso increased his tempo in the fourth round, unleashing a flurry of punches and sending Mwando to the canvas.<\/p>\n
Mwando, with his wife Agnes Mtimaukanena burying his face in his palms in disbelief, staggered like a drunkard, trying to beat the referee\u2019s 10 seconds count.<\/p>\n
Agnes tried to inspire her man with a golden voice near the red corner, saying Brian go! Brian go! but it was too little and too late. Referee Leonard Metazama declared Mwamaso the winner.<\/p>\n
It was Mwando\u2019s first loss in five consecutive bouts, having won four, including his recent victory over Charles Misanjo in the middleweight title bout.<\/p>\n
After the bout, Mwamaso was happy with a sweet revenge over Mwando, whose record is now six losses and 16 wins in 23 bouts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI promised my fans that I would beat him. My preparations were good and I am challenging him for a title bout,\u201d said Mwamaso, who boasts of 17 wins and seven losses in 24 bouts.<\/p>\n
Mwan d o \u2019s c amp said the referee made a mistake by declaring Mwamaso the winner, claiming that the fight was supposed to be declared as a no-contest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not boxing and we really are saddened by what has happened. Mwamaso committed a serious foul and he was supposed to be punished,\u201d one of Mwando\u2019s trainers said.<\/p>\n
In the main supporting bout, Robert Kachiza lost to Yohane Banda on points, whereas Byson Gwayani beat Dickson Saidi in an entertaining bout. The bout between Mudi Kuminga and Alexander Likande ended in a draw.<\/p>\n
Host, Don King Boxing Promotions\u2019 Managing Director, Antonio Dzilimbire, was impressed with the turnout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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