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Masamba, Kayuni in public weigh-in today

After weeks of intensive training, Wilson ‘Shasha’ Masamba will today (Friday) afternoon come face-to-face with Malani Kayuni in a public weigh-in ahead of their fight on Sunday.

The two will clash at Afro Motel in Malawi’s commercial city, Blantyre in a non-title bout organised by PMJ Boxing Promotions.

PMJ managing director Gerald Lipikwe said they decided to do a public weigh-in to add pomp to the fight.

“The weigh-in will be held at the venue of the bout and we will have a media day where the two boxers will give final interviews.

“They will fight at 60 kilogrammes. Kayuni was weighing 62 kilogrammes whereas Masamba was at 58.5 kilogrammes,” said Lipikwe. He added that the bout has attracted a number of sponsors whom he said will be revealed as the boxers have a weigh-in.

Masamba was camping in Lilongwe for the past week and was expected in Blantyre last night.

“I have managed to increase my weight to 59.8kg. I should be 60kg by Friday,” said Masamba on Wednesday.

Kayuni could not be reached for comment.

Whereas pride may be at stake for Masamba, having lost twice to Malani’s elder brother Osgood, last year, the bout attracts an appetising K170 000 ($1 017) prize for the winner.

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