Lerena promises another ‘explosive' event after success of Fistic Havoc
Trading under the Aquila Boxing Promotion (ABP) banner, the wife of World Boxing Council bridgerweight world champ Kevin 'Two Guns' Lerena, staged that tournament at the same venue as her maiden tourney in March.
'As 'Fistic Havoc' concluded with standout performances and rising rivalries, fans can expect even more explosive matchups in future,' she said.
ABP will be back in action on August 1. The line-up is tantalising, with stylish Patrick 'The Panther' Mukala taking on tough-as-nails Christiano 'The Warrior of Faith' Ndombassy for the vacant IBO All Africa middleweight belt in the main bout.
Mukala, who is trained by Jodi Solomon, said: 'I don't know much about Ndombassy, but I don't think he's at my level. He's nothing special for me.
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