Malawi Defence Force (MDF) boxer, Wilson Masamba, has called on his fans to forget the past and watch him open a new chapter when he takes on Tanzanian, Muddy \u2018Machine\u2019 Elia, in Lilongwe this weekend.<\/p>\n
The former featherweight champion has endured a difficult time away from home with his last two outings ending in humiliating defeats.<\/p>\n
On June 4, Masamba\u2019s return to the ring ended in a fifth round retirement to Tanzanian Jonas Segu.<\/p>\n
This came against a backdrop of yet another away loss in 47 seconds in Namibia to Jeremiah Nakathila.<\/p>\n
Masamba was eventually slapped with a ban in February for allegedly undermining Malawi Professional Boxing Control Board\u2019s hierarchy.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of the fight at M1 Centre Point in Lilongwe, Masamba said it was time to open a new chapter.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to open it with my fans. It has been tough. I don\u2019t want to make excuses. Time will come when I will reveal factors that contributed to my downfall,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Tanzanian, speaking through an interpreter, threatened to spoil Masamba\u2019s afternoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am not here to improve his record. I am here for my reputation too,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Tanzanian boasts 15 wins, a draw and three defeats whereas Masamba has 34 wins, a draw and six defeats.<\/p>\n
Ngwenyama Boxing Promotions Managing Director, Patrick Ngwenyama, said they had included supporting fights on the menu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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