John Juma has issued a bold warning ahead of the highly anticipated SportPesa Boxing showdown, vowing to secure a knockout victory as he battles Tanzania’s Charles Chilala for the WBA Africa Gold Super Lightweight Title at the Edge Convention Centre on Friday night.
The bout headlines a thrilling 10-fight card backed by SportPesa, with five titles up for grabs in what promises to be one of the biggest boxing nights in Nairobi.
High Stakes, Bold Promises
Speaking during the official weigh-in, Juma expressed confidence in delivering victory for Kenyan fans.
“This is my moment. I’m going for a knockout and bringing the title home,” he said.
But Chilala remains unfazed, warning that he is ready to silence the home crowd and return to Tanzania with the belt.
Stacked Card with Regional Rivalries
The night will feature a series of explosive matchups, including:
- Javan Buyu vs Athuman Nassoro — PST Lightweight Title
- Rael Asubwe vs Leila Yazidu — Women’s PST Super-Featherweight Title
- Richard Okoth vs David Oluoch — National Welterweight Title
- Michael Oduor vs Stanley Mukholo — National Super Welterweight Title
Zarika’s Comeback Adds Star Power
Former world champion Fatuma Zarika will also return to the ring in an eight-round non-title contest against Tanzania’s Flora Machela, adding further excitement to the already packed fight card.
Boost for Kenyan Boxing
According to Japheth Akhulia, the event signals a new era for the sport in the region.
“Bringing a WBA title to Kenya is a major milestone. We are committed to supporting the winner to pursue a global title.”
Promoter Maurice Odera highlighted the importance of the initiative in nurturing upcoming talent, while Reuben Ndolo noted that such events are positioning Kenya as a growing boxing powerhouse in East and Central Africa.
Fans Ready for the Showdown
With anticipation at fever pitch, fans are expected to turn up in large numbers, backing Juma to deliver a memorable performance on home soil.
As the fighters step into the ring, Nairobi braces for a SportPesa-sponsored night of power punches, fierce rivalries, and championship glory.
