Kayira challenges Masamba, bout on March 29

Mzuzu-based professional boxer Laston Kayira has challenged Lilongwe-based veteran Wilson Masamba in an eight-round non-title bout scheduled for Obrigado Leisure Park on March 29.

This will be the first Mzuzu City fight this year.

“Kayira is claimimg that he has all the qualities to silence Masamba. We have, therefore, decided to give him an opportunity to prove his worth,” Phillip Ngwira of Ken One and Nyamaz Boxing Promotions told The Nation on Monday.

According to Ngwira, the fight has attracted supporting bouts involving Mwayi Kamanga, Amos Kayira, Patrick Kayira, Secret Chirwa, Israel Banda and Clifford Yahaya.

This will be Kayira’s fourth professional fight. In previous bouts, he defeated Alex Chimbalanga in a knockout, lost to Malani Kayuni on points and drew against Aubrey Masamba.

Kayira, 24, is currently being trained by Gabriel Mkondowe.

“I am happy that sponsors have finally come to our rescue. I want to prove that my elevation to the professional [level] was not a fluke,” said Kayira.

On his part, Masamba said he is prepared for the fight and warned that Kayira is too young to fight him.

The two will fight under lightweight category.