Malawian Boxer Wilson Phiri set for international showdown

 MALAWIAN BOXER WILSON PHIRI SET FOR INTERNATIONAL SHOWDOWN

Malawi's national super middleweight champion, Wilson "The Bronze Boy" Phiri, is poised to take on Tanzanian boxer Richard Mtangi in an international boxing match tomorrow, October 10, 2025, at a venue in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Phiri, who holds a record of 6 wins and 1 loss from 7 bouts, is riding high on a recent victory against Simion Tchetha, which secured his national super middleweight title. He will face a stiff challenge from Mtangi, a seasoned boxer with 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw from 13 bouts, and currently ranked 56th worldwide in the super middleweight category.

Phiri | Am ready to compete | curtesy of Phiri

In a pre-match interview, Phiri expressed confidence in his preparations, thanking Kuhes Sports Complex, Swed General dealers, and AMG global for their support. "I am excited to have this opportunity and know I am meeting a tough boxer," Phiri said. "Mtangi will give me great experience on the international level, and if I win, I will raise my rating into the top hundred worldwide in my category, and this is what I want."


Phiri sent a message to his fans, saying, "To all Malawians, boxing lovers, and supporters, expect victory I have done everything to win this bout." The match promises to be an electrifying encounter between two skilled boxers, and this is a real test to Phiri on an international stage.

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