Exodus boxing Academy has raised about K400,000 towards the over K1.1 million needed for the14 fights lined up before the end of the year.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, Exodus Boxing Academy Director, Christian Kalima says that part of the proceeds from the 14 bouts will be donated to a home for the old-aged people in Matero.
Mr Kalima added that his academy is actively searching for talented fighters and has taken interest in the youths on the streets among other places.
Meanwhile, Violet Phiri, who is lined up for 8 rounds against Zimbabwe’s Polite Kakorera on the 28th of this month, said that she is ready to take up the fight and win.
In her short speech, the fastest knockout time champion said that Kakorera will fall to the ground.
And the Academy Coach, Isiah Chilufya disclosed that one year of training without a single fight has brought about a thirst for punches in his team.
Mr Chilufya said that the team is ready to take up any fight immediately.
