Catherine Phiri delivered a spectacular third round knockout of German boxer Pia Mazelanik, to grab the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver bantamweight title.
In a match held at Government Complex on Saturday evening, the female boxing sensation ruthlessly demolished her German opponent to record yet another victory, much to the delight of the local fans.
Following an uneventful first round, Catherine sprung to life in the round 2, landing a series of punches that sent her opponent sprawling on the canvass towards the end of the round.
The pattern continued in the third round until the referee decided she had seen enough after the German hit the canvass for the fourth time.
In the main event, Zimbabwean-born Charles Manyuchi stopped Patrick Allotey of Ghana to win the WBC international welterweight belt via technical knockout.
In a bruising encounter that lasted eight rounds, the dominant and enterprising Manyuchi was declared winner after the referee stopped the fight in rather contentious circumstances.
Cathy,
This week has been filled with sorrow: loosing so many lives on the roads. Thank you for placing a smile back on the face of Zambia.
Your short sharp punches are getting more intense; your foot work is excellent. I love your determination.
You’re an inspiration, juggling school and sport; discipline; focus; humility. You will go very far.
You have done Zambia proud. Keep it up young lady, and God bless you!
Charles,
Well done young man!
You’re soaring higher; the fights will get more technical. You have to drop a certain level of your comic dance and position you arms where they’re supposed to be: in the guarding position—for more rapid firing and sharp impact, its more effective than the swing, and you’re more likely to score points that way.
Do not wait for the heavens to open before you unleash your sledgehammer, you cannot afford to take chances at this high boxing-altitude. You’ve got it all, just stay focused.
God richly bless you!
I like your comment, you are wise.