- Majembe defeated Mbavu Destroyer via a technical knockout in the fourth round, despite controversy over a punch that allegedly landed below the belt
- An emotional moment unfolded as Mbavu’s mother broke down in tears while medics attended to him and carried him out on a stretcher
- Mbavu had previously opened up about his close bond with his mother, leaving netizens with mixed reactions after seeing her response to his loss
The much-hyped boxing match between amateur fighters Majembe and Mbavu Destroyer lived up to expectations on Saturday evening at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, delivering both drama and emotion.
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The bout had drawn massive attention for weeks, with both fighters openly displaying their competitive sides and building anticipation for a thrilling showdown.
Who won the Majembe vs Mbavu Destroyer fight?
The match came to a dramatic end in the fourth round after Majembe landed decisive blows on Mbavu, leaving him unable to continue.
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Mbavu was seen going down clutching his loins in visible pain, with claims emerging that the punch may have landed below the belt, an area restricted under boxing rules.
Despite the controversy, Majembe was declared the winner via technical knockout. It is worth noting that at the time, Majembe was already leading on the judges’ scorecards before the stoppage.
How did Mbavu’s mum react to his loss?
As medical personnel rushed to attend to Mbavu and carried him out of the arena on a stretcher, an emotional scene unfolded.
Mbavu’s mother was seen holding onto him, visibly overwhelmed and in tears as she checked on his condition, at times interrupting medics in her distress.
The touching moment has since gone viral, with many Kenyans expressing sympathy given Mbavu’s well-known close bond with his mother.
Before the fight, Mbavu had often spoken about his desire to make his mother proud, even sharing his dream of building her a bungalow if he won the match and secured the proceeds.
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Netizens react
Here are some of the coments shared:
Korir Kevox:
“Si mbavu destroyer aunde till tumjangia sasa This boy need our support he’s been really struggling.”
Faith Wambui:
“Someone to sponsor him to atleast build for his mum for the effort he shown.”
Mwangimedia:
“Na mamake alikuwa hadi amemuombea na akawekelea mawe. Tunataka rematch.”
Njeri wanjey:
“Aki mapenzi ya mama ni tight. She could not be far away when her son was being done like that. Mungu awasaidie sana.”
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Was the Majembe and Mbavu Destroyer match fixed?
Meanwhile, the controversial ending of the fight has sparked heated debate online, with some questioning whether the match was genuine.
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria was among those who raised concerns, accusing organiser Oga Obinna of allegedly scripting the fight for publicity and financial gain.
Mosiria pointed to the nature of the stoppage, suggesting it could be used to set up a rematch.
However, Obinna dismissed the claims, accusing Mosiria of clout-chasing after allegedly being denied access to the event. He went further to defend the event and even hinted at a possible physical confrontation with Mosiria over the remarks.
The incident has since fuelled intense discussions online, with Kenyans divided between sympathy for Mbavu and debate over the legitimacy of the fight.
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