By Magreth Ruzvidzo, The World Boxing Council (WBC) recently sanctioned the Women’s Interim World Super Bantamweight championship between Zimbabwean Kudakwashe Chiwandire and Mexican Mariana Juarez.
The fight is a great milestone for the 26 year old Chiwandire, who was crowned the WBC interim super bantamweight champion after she thrashed Catherine Phiri from the first round up to the final whistle in February.
Chiwandire is currently under the supervision of his manager and trainer Clied Musonda of DeltaForce Academy.
The tournament will see 11 countries taking part as it is a celebration of African independence and the Pan African Spirit by which that independence was achieved.
Part of the letter written to Musonda by the WBC reads:
“The bout is scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on August 20th, 2022. The sanction is subject to your full timely compliance with the administrative requirements mandated by our Rules and Regulations as detailed below. The winner of this match is obligated to comply with all rulings of the WBC Board, including the defense of the Championship.”
The letter goes on to list the requirements needed for this championship:
1. Submit the updated medical examination of all boxers. Deadline for the medical receipt is at the weigh-in.
2. Submit the 14 day pregnancy test of all boxers. Deadline: pre-fight weigh-in.
3. Both fighters (champion and challenger) need to be enrolled in the WBC Clean Boxing Program.For more information please check the WBC website.
4. The WBC will appoint the supervisor, referee and judges for this title fight, and you will be advised accordingly.
5. Sanction fee balance of $2,750.00 US should be wired to the WBC bank in Mexico at least 15 days prior to the bout.
Meanwhile, Musonda said they will make use of the home advantage to grab the title since this fight will determine who will face Mexico’s Yamileth Mercado for the WBC gold belt which is the number one belt in that division.
“I’m so happy to be given an opportunity to host the number one boxing organisation boxing board. It’s something I was not expecting to happen so it’s a dream come true. I’m happier because it will happen for the first time in Zimbabwe,” said Musonda.
“Our opponent is strong. She has got 70 fights, 55 wins, 11 losses and 4 draws. She is a former three time world champion in three different divisions but we are not going to be intimidated because of the level she has reached, she is an outgoing champion.”
Chiwandire has been on the radar since she became the first Zimbabwean female boxer to hold such a prestigious title.