Zimbabwe: Chiwandire Primed for Come-Back Fight

Kudakwashe Chiwandire is tying the loose ends ahead of her come-back fight against Tanzanian Flora Machela in Lilongwe, Malawi on Sunday.

The continent’s sharpest pound-for-pound female boxer, affectionately known by her legion of fans as “Take Money”, has been out of the ring for almost two years.

She was last in the squared circle when she lost her challenge of the WBC gold title against Mexican Yamileth Mercado in Chihuahua in March last year.

And she has been silent until last month when her management secured a WBC intercontinental fight against South Africa’s Nomusa Ngema before that showdown was cancelled just about a week before the scheduled date.

But it looks like all is set for her six-round super bantamweight bout against Machela on Sunday with the 28-year-old expressing optimism about her prospects.

Chiwandire is already in camp where she is fine-tuning under her coach Tarisai Ponde and trainer/manager Clyde Musonda.

“So far, yes, I think I am feeling quite good in terms of my physicality and mentality. I am feeling very ready for the fight and I cannot wait for it. It’s been long since I boxed and I am looking forward to being in the ring again,” said Chiwandire.

“I would like to thank my coach Ponde and my promoter Musonda who are working flat out to try and drive me back to the top of the game.

“I know the fight against Machela won’t be that easy because I am sure she will come out prepared for it because she knows me very well.

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