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Steve Upsher Chambers to have homecoming bout this Friday night at Stadium Holiday Inn in Philadelphia

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Frank De Alba to fight Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title in main event; Plus Farah Ennis, Raynell Williams, Miguel Cruz, Samuel Figueroa, Christopher Brooker and Leo Hall
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Philadelphia (Mulole 27,2015)—Izi Friday usiku pa Stadium Holiday

Inn mu Philadelphia, King’s Promotions presents a great night of championship boxing that will headlined by 10-round UBF Lightweight championship bout between Frankie De Alba (15-1-2, 5 KO a) ndipo Bernardo Gomez Uribe (14-3, 10 KO a).
In one of the 8-round co-features, Steve Upsher Chambers (24-4-1, 6 KO a) returns to the city where he cut his teeth as a professional to take on Alejandro Rodriguez (24-16-1, 14 KO a) mu Jr. Welterweight bout.
Chambers, who came originally to Philadelphia with former Heavyweight title challenger, “Mofulumira” Eddie Chambers, fought 23 times and the famed Blue Horizon in Philadelphia and will be making his first start in the City of Brotherly Love in almost 6 Zaka.
“I have been training hard and working on opening my new gym with (opepuka Woyesana) Rod Salka,” said Upsher.
“I am on weight already and I feel good. We will be fighting at 142 mapaundi.”
Upsher is ready to show the fans how far his abilities have grown since he turned pro in Philadelphia in 2003 pamene iye anali chabe 18 zaka.
“I am happy to be coming back to Philadelphia. I want to show people how far I have come and see the improvement that I have made as a fighter.”
Despite losing his three bouts to the likes of former world champions Luis Collazo and Andre Berto as well as then-undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez, Upsher was competitive in all those bouts and grew tremendously from those experiences.
“It showed that I can compete against that level of fighter. Plus everyone of those guys was bigger than me. Ine ndine masoka 140 pounder and can make 135 if the right opportunity presented itself.”
Chambers went back to his native Pittsburgh to train in neighboring city Coal Center, PA.
“My mind is set on winning a world title at 140 mapaundi. After the three losses, I cant afford any missteps. People see about the losses. I know I have the ability to be a world champion and on Mulole 29 that will start to show.”
On the veteran opponent, Rodriguez, Upsher said, “I know he is tough and from Mexico. I will look at a little film before the fight and go from there. I really don’t worry about what he will do. He should worry about me. This fight is redemption for me. It’s a start and then I would like to right all of the losses. But first I am looking for a dominant performance pa Lachisanu then I want to end all doubts.”
An outstanding undercard has been assembled.
Mu 6 chonse ayi:
Farah Ennis (21-2, 12 KO a) la Philadelphia asamenyana Michael Gbenga (20-19, 20 KO a) wa Accra, Ghana in a Super Middleweight bout.
Anaumba U.S. Olympian, Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO a) wa Cleveland, OH will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO a) of Lake Mary, FL battles Juan Rodriguez (6-2-1, 5 KO a) of Haymarket, VA..
Samuel Figueroa (7-0, 4 KO a) of Ansco, PR will fight Jose Valderrama (4-9, 3 KO a) a Arecibo, PR in a Welterweight bout.
Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO a) wa Cincinnati, HA adzakhala lalikulu kumbali ndi Rondale Hubbert (10-1-1, 6 KO a) wa Minneapolis, MN in a Lightweight bout.
Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO a) cha Laurel, MD will battle German Perez (11-1, 3 KO a) mu Middleweight bout.
Leo Hall (5-0, 5 KO a) wa Detroit, MI will risk his perfect mark against Lawrence Blakey (2-3, 1 KO) of Pennsylvania in a Light Heavyweight affair.
Caleb Bzalani (6-0, 5 KO a) wa Ashland City, TN will fight Jason Zabokrtsky (3-1, 3 KO a) of Kansas in a Middleweight bout.
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO a) of Philadelphia fighting pro debuting Santario Martin wa Gainesville, FL in a Super Middleweight bout.
The Stadium Holiday Inn is located at 900 Packer Ave. mu Philadelphia
Matikiti ndi wogulira pa $75 ndipo & $50 and can be purchased at www.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com kapena powatchula 610 587 5950

1 bout adzayambira pa 6:45 Madzulo ndi zitseko kutsegula pa 6 Madzulo.
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Frank De Alba to battle Bernardo Gomez Uribe for UBF Lightweight title to highlight card at Stadium Holiday Inn on May 29 mu Philadelphia

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Steve Upsher Chambers to fight Alejandro Rodriguez

Farah Ennis to battle Michael Gbenga

Plus undefeated Miguel Cruz, Christopher Brooker and Raynell Williams
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Philadelphia (Mulole 13,2015)-–Pa Lachisanu usiku,Mulole 29, boxing comes to the Stadium Holiday Inn (900 Packer Avenue) in Philadelphia where some of the best names in Philadelphia boxing will be featured on a card promoted by King’s Promotions.
Kwenikweni chochitika, Frank De Alba will compete for the UBF Lightweight title against Bernardo Gomez Uribe in a bout scheduled for 10-rounds.
De Alba wa Kuwerenga, PA has won 13 straight fights to raise his impressive mark to 15-1-2 ndi asanu knockouts.
The 27 year-old De Alba has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0) & Benjamin Burgos (1-0). He won the UBF All Americas Super Featherweight title with 5th round stoppage over Pablo Batres. He has made two defenses of the belt which includes his last outing when he won an 8-round unanimous decision over Jose Bustos on February 21.
Uribe of Guadalajara, Mexico ali ndi mbiri 14-3 ndi 10 knockouts.
The 25 year-old has won six in a row with the latest being a 7th round stoppage over Antonio Sanchez on April 19.
Limodzi omasuliridwa Mbali, kuwala heavyweight Farah Ennis will be in action in a 8-round bout against Michael Gbenga
Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 21-2 ndi 12 knockouts.
This will be the 32 year-old Ennis first bout in 22 miyezi. He has wins over Scott Sigmon (1-0), Bobby Jordan (6-0-1), Hero El Amin (11-2), Richard Pierson (11-2) and Anthony Hanshaw (23-2-2). Ennis captured the NABF Super Middleweight title with a win over Victor Lares. Ennis coming off a loss to current WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack on July 19, 2013.
Gbenga of Accra, Ghana ali ndi mbiri 20-19 with all 20 wins coming via knockouts.
Gbenga has fought top competition such as Dean Francis, Ilunga Makubu, Andre Dirrell, current WBC Super Middleweight champion Badou Jack, Lennox Allen, Issac Chilemba, Travis Peterkin, Joe Smith Jr., Derrick Webster, Vyacheslav Shabranskyy, Trevor McCumby, Phillip Jackson Benson and in his last bout when he dropped an 8-round decision to Medzhid Bektemirov on April 18.
In a second co-feature, jr. welterweight Steve Upsher will compete in an 8-round bout against Alejandro Rodriguez.
Upsher of Philadelphia has a record of 24-4-1 ndi knockouts sikisi.
The 30 chaka chimodzi, anatembenuka akatswiri mu 2003 and went 24-1-1 win his first 26 kumalekezero.
He has wins over Michael Weaver (2-0-1), Darrell Crenshaw (1-0) and Bayan Jargal (15-3). he is trying to break a three-fight losing streak where he took on former world champion Luis Collazo and undefeated prospect Eddie Gomez. His is coming off a decision loss to former world champion Andre Berto that took place on September 6, 2014.
Rodriguez of Guadalajra, Mexico ali ndi mbiri 24-16-1 ndi 14 knockouts.
Rodriguez has solid wins over John Carlo Aparicio (12-1), Ivan Perez (10-2), Daniel Evangelista (11-0-1), Hugo Hernandez (12-3-1). Komaliza bout, Rodriguez won a 8-round unanimous decision over Fernando Ayala on May 2.
Also appearing in 8-round bouts will be undefeated welterweight Miguel Cruz (8-0, 7 KO a) of Lake Mary, Ku-, Featherweight Brandon Bennett (18-1, 7 KO a) wa Cincinnati, HA, and Middleweight Demond Nicholson (12-1, 12 KO a) cha Laurel, MD.
Taking part in 6-round bouts will former U.S. Olympian Raynell Williams (7-0, 4 KO a). Williams will fight in a lightweight bout scheduled for 6-rounds
Rounding out the card in a 4-round bout will be undefeated super middleweight Christopher Brooker (2-0, 2 KO a) la Philadelphia.
Matikiti ndi wogulira pa $75 ndipo & $50 and can be purchased atwww.stadiumboxing.eventbrite.com kapena powatchula 610 587 5950

1 bout adzayambira pa 6:45 Masana ndi zitseko kutsegula pa 6 Madzulo.
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Alyson DeRenzis wins Boxcino Bracket Challenge

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Philadelphia, PA (Mulole 6, 2015)— Banner Promotions is pleased to announce that Alyson DeRenzis has taken first place in the Boxcino Bracket Challenge.
Alyson will take home the grand prize of two ringside tickets to the Boxcino finals that will take place on Mulole 22 mu kuŵala kwa m'mlengalenga, California, a full roundtrip for two to the finals, complete with a hotel stay and meals for two, as well as a guest invitation to the pre-fight weigh in and post fight press conference. Alyson will also receive two Boxcino t-shirts.
The runner-up is Matt Andrzejewski. Matt will have two tickets to the finals and two Boxcino t-shirts.
Banner Promotions would like to thank all contestants for their interest and participation!
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Boxcino 2015 Finals on ESPN “Friday Night Kumenyana” Mulole 22, Korona, MONGA

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ORANGE, Calif. (Mulole 5, 2015) – Junior middleweight Brandon Adams (16-1, 12 Ko) is returning to a familiar situation. After coming up short in last year’s Boxcino finals and suffering the only loss of his career, the Los Angeles-native dropped down one weight class and fought his way back to the 10-round championship fight.

Adams faces the smooth boxing skills of John Thompson (16-1, 5 Ko) a Newark, New Jersey on Friday, Mulole 22, kuchokera Omega Zamgululi Panja chi mu kuŵala kwa m'mlengalenga, Calif. mu Boxcino 2015 junior middleweight championship.

The Boxcino Finals is televised on ESPN a “Friday Night Kumenyana” (ESPN2 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT) and is co-promoted through Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and Ken Thompson’s Thompson Boxing Promotions.

“Everything is good, training is going well,” Brandon Adams anati. “Ine‘m still in shape from my last fight and I’m coming to get what is mine. I’m going to put on a performance that will make everyone proud.”

“My training camp has been great,” John Thompson anati. “Ine‘ve been working hard, staying hungry. I have one day on my mind and that is May 22nd.”

Tickets for the Boxcino Finals are priced at $50, $70, & $100, ndi ziti zomwe kugula Intaneti pa ThompsonBoxing.com kapena powatchula 714-935-0900.

Mu Co-Mbali, heavyweight talents Donovan Dennis (14-2, 11 Ko) wa Cleveland, Ohio and Andrei Fedosov (27-3, 22 Ko) of Russia will meet in a 10-round fight to determine the Boxcino 2015 heavyweight champion.

Dennis and Fedosov have electrified the crowds leading up to the tournament finals. They both showed off their freight train like power by knocking out their respective opponents in the Boxcino quarter and semifinals.

“I’ve been in Los Angeles for training camp, getting good sparring,” Donovan Dennisanati. “Ine know Andrey will be ready, and so will I.”

“I’m glad that I’ve made it into the finals of this great tournament on ESPN,” Andrei Fedosov anati. “Ine‘m training very hard in Los Angeles and I’m confident that I will win the fight.”

“I’m looking forward to the Boxcino finals,” said Artie Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions. “The finals will be terrific with two exciting and compelling fights.”

“We couldn’t be anymore excited to be a part of this wonderful tournament that has a long history of producing boxing stars,” said Ken Thompson, pulezidenti wa Thompson nkhonya. “All four boxers understand what’s on the line, and I’m positive they’ll come out hungry and put on a tremendous boxing showcase.”

Additional information on the undercard will be announced shortly.
The Omega Products Outdoor Arena is located at 1681 California Ave., Korona, MONGA 92881 and can be reached at 951-737-7447. Zitseko pa 5:45 p.m. PT and the first bout begins at 6:15 p.m. PT.

For additional information please visit www.banner-promotions.com& ThompsonBoxing.com ndipo. For regular updates on our fighters, zochitika, and promotions, please check our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram@bannerboxing ndipo @ThompsonBoxing.
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Provodnikov popular at Mayweather – Pacquiao

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Philadelphia, PA (Mulole 4, 2015)— This past weekend in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fought in what was the most anticipated bout in a generation. Several big name fighters were in attendance, but the one who appealed most to the hundreds of thousands of fans who flocked Sin City for the fight was “Ku Siberia miyala” Ruslan Provodnikov.
Provodnikov posed for hundreds of pictures and signed countless autographs. He also participated in “Radio Row” where he talked on a plethora radio stations from around the country.
Provodnikov was also spotted and recognized by “A-List” celebrities who actually asked to take their pictures with the Jr. Welterweight star at the HBO/Showtime pre-fight,red carpet party.

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Two-time world champion Steve “USS” Cunningham signs with Al Haymon

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Philadelphia (April 21, 2015)–Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender, Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon.
Cunningham of Philadelphia is excited about the prospects for his future.
“I’m looking forward to working with Al, he’s a genius at what he does. I’ve been watching him for several years and seeing all that he accomplishes for his fighters but have always been on the outside looking in due to contractual obligations. It finally lined up to where we can work together and it’s going to great. I believe my best fights have yet to be seen,”Anati Cunningham
Cunningham has a record of 28-7 ndi 13 knockouts. He won the IBF Cruiserweight championship when he traveled to Poland and defeated Krzysztof Wlodarczyk on May 26, 2007. He defended the title by stopping Marco Huck via 12th round stoppage in Bielfield, Germany on December 29, 2007. Cunningham became a two-time champion on June 5, 2010 when he stopped Troy Ross in five rounds.
Cunningham is coming off a controversial split decision defeat to Vyacheslav Glazkov on March 14 ku Montreal.
Steve and his wife/manager Livvy will be honored izi Friday night at the 90th annual BWAA Awards dinner as they will receive the Bill Crawford Courage Award for their perseverance while their 9-year old daughter Kennedy went through a life saving heart transplant last December.
The awards dinner will take place at Capitale in New York City.
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John Thompson reflects on Boxcino semifinal win and looks forward towards the final on May 22

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Newark, NJ (April 21, 2015)— John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson has begun preparations for his Mulole 22 Boxcino final bout against Brandon Adams. (17-1, 12 KO a).
Nkhondoyi zidzachitike padziko Friday, Mulole 22 mu kuŵala kwa m'mlengalenga, California and will live on ESPNFriday Night Kumenyana.
Thompson is in Virginia, training under Kay Koroma and he is looking to win the prestigious tournament against Thompson in the 10-round bout at the Omega Products International Outdoor Arena in Corona, California.
Thompson (16-1, 5 KO a) is coming off a 8-round split decision over previously undefeated Stanyslav Skorokhod on April 10 ku Betelehemu, PA.
“I outboxed the guy,” Anati Thompson. I focused on what I needed to focus on and that was using my jab. I also focused on not to exchange and bang with him and I did a pretty good job of that.”
“As well as I fought, I do not think that was even my best win.”
Now he looks towards Adams. Adams of Los Angeles has experience in the Boxcino finals as his only loss was to Willie Monroe Jr. in last year’s Middleweight finals.
“I am happy to be in the finals. This is an opportunity that will be the uprising of my career,” continued Thompson.
“Brandon is a brawler. He will have a few weeks to come up with a strategy to beat me.”
Said Thompson’s promoter, Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions, “I believe we are longer, been in tougher and the better boxer. Brandon is a good fighter but I think he is too green. I know he had a brief amateur career and he could be too green for John.”
GH3 Zokwezedwa zimaonetsa undefeated Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight a Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez komanso Jr. Middleweight John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight Jerrell Harris,undefeated Super Bantamweight Qa'id Muhammad, undefeated opepuka Oscar Bonilla ndi Kuwala Heavyweight Lavarn Harvell kwa GH3 Zokwezedwa khola.
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Prize Promotions Tabs Russell Peltz and Brittany “Bam” Rogers for Matchmaking Duties

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Danbury, CT (April 16, 2015)- At the beginning of April, newly licensed Connecticut boxing promoter A.J. Galante introduced his company, Prize Zokwezedwa. Galante spoke of his goal of bringing “Old School” boxing to Connecticut.

To prove he is serious about his vision, Galante has turned his matchmaking over to Hall of Fame Philadelphia promoter, Russell Peltz along with one of the sports youngest and most promising promoters and matchmakers, Brittany “BAM”

Rogers.

“Russell is the definition of Old School matchmaking, he’s one of the last out there, so it was a no brainer for me to reach out to him, and I am honored that he is willing to work with me.” Galante anati, “His resume speaks for itself, I am extremely confident that working together, we will put on spectacular shows” Galante was also extremely excited to work with Brittany “BAM” Rogers, who works in conjunction with Russell Peltz,

“I’m often referred to as one of the youngest boxing people on the business side of things, but BAM is actually younger than me, and has been in the sport longer than me. I have a lot of respect for her and have been learning a lot through working with her.”

Ultimately Galante said what cemented his choice on his matchmakers, was a trip to Philladelphia in October, to attend a show promoted by both Peltz and Rogers, “When you think Philly boxing, you think gritty and exciting, and you can’t think Philadelphia boxing without Russell Peltz and Brittany Rogers, and I am looking forward to bringing those types of shows and that environment here to Connecticut.” It won’t be long for Galante to fulfill his promise, as his first show Danbury Fight Night, will take place onMay 30 pa Danbury m'bwalomo, in his hometown of Danbury, CT.

The card is currently taking shape, and will be announced soon. Matikiti zikhoza kugulidwa mwa kuchezera www.prizepromotions.net – Pricing: $100,$75, $50 & $25
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Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight ndi Heavyweight semifinals kunyamulidwa Lachisanu, April 10 pa Sands Casino Amachita ku Betelehemu, PA

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Philadelphia (March 31, 2015)–Ndi pasanathe milungu iwiri kutali semifinals wa Boxcino 2015 heavyweight ndi jr. middleweight osiyanasiyana kuti chichitike Lachisanu usiku, April 10 ndipo udzachitike pa Sands Casino Amachita ku Betelehemu, PA.

 

The bwanji adzakhala televised moyo pa ESPN a Friday Night amalimbana ndi Boxcino semifinal ndewu kuyambira 9 Madzulo neri.

 

Onse semifinal mwauchidakwa ndi abalewo anakonza zoti eyiti zipolopolo.

 

Mu heavyweight kugawanikana, Andrei Fedosov (26-3, 21 KO a) chidzathandiza Lenroy Thomas (19-3, 8 KO a). Fedosov is coming off a first round pounding of Nate Heaven while Thomas won a 7-round drawbreaker over former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada.

 

Lachiwiri semifinal, Razvan Cojanu (13-1, 7 KO a) chidzathandiza Donovan Dennis (11-1, 9 KO a).

 

Cojanu akubwera kuchokera 7 chonse drawbreaker kupambana pa Ed Kasupe pamene Dennis anasiya Steve Vukosa mu 4-zipolopolo.

 

Mu jr. middleweight kugawanikana, Stanyslav Skorokhod (9-0, 7 KO a) nkhondo John Thompson (15-1, 5 KO a).

 

Skorokhod kwambiri chidwi mu kutenga Michael Moore zinayi zipolopolo. Thompson anatenga asanu kuzungulira akamakambirana pa Ricardo Pinnel.

 

Brandon Adams (16-1, 11KO a) nkhondo Vito Gasparyan (15-3-5, 8 KO a).

 

Adams anasiya Alex Perezi asanu zipolopolo pamene Gasparyan anapambana zisanu chonse akamakambirana pa poyamba undefeated Simeon Hardy.

 

A utumiki undercard adzakhala analengeza posachedwapa.

 

This event starts at 7madzulo. Tikiti mitengo $100, $75, $50. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, 1-800-745-3000 and at the box office at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center.

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Steve “USS” Cunningham chimes pa maganizo chisankho mu Glazkov nkhondo

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Philadelphia (March 17, 2015)–Pothawa ake IBF kuwonongedwa bout zimenezi m'mbuyomu Loweruka pa Bell Centre ku Montreal, wakale ziwiri nthawi cruiserweight dziko ngwazi ndipo panopa heavyweight contender Steve “USS” Cunningham wants to state his case to what the boxing world saw, ndi kuti ndi munthu wolakwika anali dzanja lake anakweza.
The kuonera anthu aona kuti Cunningham kulamulira bout ndi kunja anafika Vyacheslav Glazkov eyiti wa khumi ndi zipolopolo jabs kukhala pafupifupi ngakhale ndi Cunningham ankafika mphamvu akatemera kuti nyimbo ya 123-84.
Yathunthu, Cunningham kunja anaponya Glazkov ndi 208 nkhonya ndi kunja anafika iye 180-144 pa khumi ndi awiri ozungulira nkhondo.
“Chiwerengero, ndi kuzindikira, kanema, palibe yankholo,” Anati Cunningham.
“Tayang'anani pa ziwerengero. Tayang'anani pa nkhope yake. The man spit out his mouthpiece three times because he really had no answer for what I was doing to him. I was hurting him to the body. His corner even pleaded with him that he needed a knockout in the final round to beat me. Somehow two judges gave him eight rounds and another gave him seven. Why bother fighting if this stuff is going to happen? I outworked him, kuchokera anafika iye ndi kumenya lililonse njira kotheka. He was considered the puncher coming into the fight but as the fight progressed it was me walking him down trying to make him fight.”
“Pamene adzakhala mafani amatopa zonsezi zosankha? What can the fighters do about that? It has to be the fans that pay the money. Look at my rematch with Tomasz Adamek and now this fight. Pompano, I kukhala kuvomerezedwa Challenger kumenyera nkhondo Heavyweight Championship ya dziko koma chifukwa cha zoopsa oweruza, Ndili ndi kuganizira wanga wotsatira kusuntha.”