National lightweight contender number one, Chrispin Moliyati, has opted to face budding Yohane Banda instead of Salimu Chazama in a 12-round title contest set for M1 Centre Point in Lilongwe on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Before being stripped off the belt after failing to defend it within the mandatory period, Moliyati won it on a unanimous decision over former champion, Chazama.<\/p>\n
However, Moliyati has opted for Banda for the title contest, citing lack of challengers.<\/p>\n
\u201cI could have defended the title if others had challenged me. Having stayed idle for some months, I am now concentrating on this fight. I promise my fans that I will put up an impressive performance to remind them how I fight,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Malawi Defence Force boxer fights under No Pain No Gain Boxing Promotions.<\/p>\n
Banda has since warned Moliyati not to underrate him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know that he thinks I am a small prey, but I will not only shock him but also his followers and the entire boxing family,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Banda, 20, is unbeaten in nine fights having won eight and drawn once.<\/p>\n
In the amateur ranks, Banda fought 53 times won 41, including 10 knock-outs. He lost six times and drew six.<\/p>\n
Gomez Boxing Promotions has organised the bill and it will include three supporting fights.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to have a short but entertaining bill. I am delighted that all the boxers have signed contracts,\u201d said the stable\u2019s Managing Director, Gome Mwandira.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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