Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) says all is set for the Continental boxing tournament slated for this Saturday at Government Complex.

OQBP Administrative Secretary Ben Saili says the tournament to take place on 6 April 2024 will have nine bouts one of them being contest bout involving female boxers in the Feather weight category.

Speaking during a presser held at Southern Sun hotel today, Saili said the Zambia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board as well as the African Boxing Union (ABU) have sanctioned and approved the bout.

And OQBP Manager Christopher Malunga said the main arrivals of foreign boxers are expected this Wednesday 3 March 2024 at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka around 12:00 hours.

Malunga added that boxing officials from Kenya and South Africa are expected the following day at the said airport.

He assured boxing fans that the tournament will be hosted amidst tight security so that they can enjoy the tournament peacefully.

Meanwhile, boxing coach Micheal Zulu said the Zambian boxers are well prepared for the tournament.

African Boxing Union bantamweight Champion David Mwale who will be contesting for the ABU title fight against James Mungeni of Kenya.

Speaking at the same presser, the continental champion said he will put up a good fight with his latest fighting style named “the Snake style.” 

And Gracious Simwalizi who will be contesting for the regional ABU title against Hassan Milanzi of Malawi said he is very ready for the fight as it is a great opportunity for him to prove himself.

The bouts will commence with the Feather weight title fights, the Regional ABU title fight and finally the ABU title fight.