Philippines, 03 Aug 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


EX-CHAMP VOWS TO KO BANAL

PhilBoxing.com




Former IBO World Super-flyweight champion and ex-WBA Intercontinental champion, Mbwana Matumla also popularly known as ?African Golden Boy? has set his mind to grab the lofty world ratings of local favorite, AJ ?Bazooka? Banal when the two collide on May 16, 2009 at the New Cebu Coliseum.

The former multi-tiled veteran of 22 fights (18-3-1 N/C, 10 ko?s) recently added another jewel to his crown when he annexed the previously unheared International Circuit Boxing World Bantamweight title when clobbered Francis Miyeyusho over 12 rounds winning a lopsided decision last January 17, 2009.

The Tanzanian terror is also credited of beating Filipino Eric Barcelona who is ranked No.1 in the latest OPBF rankings to win the vacant IBO Super-flyweight title in South Africa. He has also beaten another Filipino Joel Avila in a clash for the WBA Intercontinental Super-flyweight title that ?Filipino fighters are good and tough but I am better?.

When the ageless 34 years old Matumla won the WBA Pan-African Super-flyweight title over South Africa?s Simon Ramon boxing writer Burton Brown of the ?The Express? said ? Matumla brought back to Tanzania the lost glory of professional boxing?. He said further that Matumla who was at one time ranked WBA No. 5 World contender faded from the limelight when he was stopped by highly regarded SILENCE MABUZA whom he had previously beaten during their amateur days.

When asked how he will fare with the explosive punches of Banal, the African warrior said with confidence ?I will come to Cebu to knock-out Banal. I am faster, stonger and more experience. Our fight will be over in 5 rounds and I will be the last man standing.?

Both Matumla and Banal are southpaws with the hometown boy having an edge in kayo percentage over the African.

Banal and stablemate Czar Amonsot and Jason Pagara will showcase their readiness in a PRESS PREVIEW at the SM Atrium on Saturday at 4pm which will include a 3 round sparring session in their work-out.

Complimentary General Admission tickets will be given out FREE to the first 50 persons who will come to witness the work-out which starts at 4:00pm.

Tickets are reasonably priced and will be out on sales today with the General Admission priced at only P50 while upper box is P150; lower box is P300 and Ringside is P500; VIP 1ST row @ P1,500; VIP 2nd row @ P1,250 ; VIP 3rd row @ P1,000.

Ticket are available at: ALA Promotions office (032-2364611), ALA Gym-BTC (032-4162011), ISI Btq. Ayala (032-2312581), USA Sports Ayala (032-2321854) and Bisaya Ispisyal Btq. (032-2326888).




Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • JERWIN ANCAJAS DEFEATS RUBEN CASERO IN CALIFORNIA
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • The Bout Outside The Ring: Boxing and the Filipino Struggle for Legitimacy
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • Filipino FIDE Master Roel Abelgas finishes second in Hongkong rapid chess
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025
  • Cañizales defeats Pradabsri and wins WBC title in Venezuela
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • PH's Nouri snags blitz gold in Asian Amateur Chess Championship
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Boxer
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Duarte vs. Sims Jr. Title Eliminator Official: All Fighters Make Weight in Chicago
    , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • ALLEN v MAKHMUDOV, SUGAR NUNEZ IN MEXICO AND MORE AS MATCHROOM BOXING CONFIRMS HUGE AUTUMN LINE-UP – LIVE ON DAZN
    , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Undaloc Jr. leads BBG 300 Ultra Marathon
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Round One: Dr. Bernard Remollino Brings Pancho Villa Back Into the Ring
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Panya Pradabsri, Carlos Cañizales Make Weight for WBC 108 World Title Rematch in Venezuela
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • “NOWHERE TO RUN” OSCAR “LA MIGRAÑA” DUARTE VS. KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Pabular to make 1st title defense on Aug. 12
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Tacurong excited to play in Buhangin slugfest
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover vs Former Champ Luis “Nica” Concepcion August 17 in Manila!
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Xiao Time: Where History Pulls No Punches
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Vargas Speaks After Retaining WBA Bantamweight Title in Gritty Battle with Daigo Higa in Japan
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • The “ATV” Plan is set for Undefeated Bay State Junior middleweight prospect Anthony Velazquez
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Youth High Performance Team Captain Salim Ellis-Bey Takes the World Stage With One Goal in Mind
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Trainer Tommy Brooks Passes Away at 71
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Kyosuke Takami Stops Erick Rosa in 10, Becomes “The New” WBA 108 World Champion
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Immanuwel Aleem Smashes His Way To WBC FECARBOX Light Heavyweight Title and Inaugural DMV Belt With Spectacular 9th Round Stoppage Of Rival Demond Nicholson On Jeter Promotions Card
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • NP Bansalan will see action in Buhangin on Aug. 9
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team Begins Competition at 2025 Brandenburg Cup
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • Antonio Vargas Makes Weight, Set to Carry the USA Flag into World Title Showdown Against Daigo Higa in Japan
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.