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Daily Tribune
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Lohore snubs Kubanza ahead of BRAVE CF 94
The heat in BRAVE Combat Federation's super welterweight division just got turned up a notch. On Thursday, 15 March, a fiery video dropped on the official BRAVE CF Instagram page featuring none other than Alex 'Da Killa King' Lohoré and, while fans eagerly waited for him to address top contender Eliezer 'King Kong' Kubanza by name, Lohoré made it crystal clear that won't be happening any time soon. 'Does he have followers? Do people know him around the world? What does this fight do for me?' Lohoré scoffed in the video. 'I don't have a lot of years left in my career, so I only want big fights. That fight is not a big fight. The guy doesn't have no following. The guy doesn't have no one. No one knows the guy. Which is why I'm not going to mention his name. I'm going to let you guys mention his name.' It's the latest chapter in a simmering rivalry that's quietly been brewing between two of Africa's top super welterweights. Proudly representing Ivory Coast and boasting a 25- 11 record, Lohoré has made a statement since joining BRAVE CF, winning both of his promotional bouts via first-round stoppages. He now heads into his third appearance at BRAVE CF 94 in Switzerland this Saturday, 17 May against the dangerous Mansur Abdurzakov. But while Lohoré is dialed in on Abdurzakov, the shadow of Eliezer Kubanza looms large. The undefeated Congolese prospect has been campaigning for a fight with Lohoré since 'Da Killa King' arrived in BRAVE CF, believing a clash between the two African standouts would be massive for the continent and the promotion as a whole. Kubanza, sitting at 7-0 with six knockout victories, remains one of BRAVE CF's fastest-rising stars. Following a gutsy unanimous decision win at BRAVE CF 91, 'King Kong' claimed the No. 1 contender spot in the division. The title is currently held by Luiz Cado, but both Kubanza and Lohoré have it in their sights. Lohoré, however, remains defiant when it comes to Kubanza. 'Eagles don't fly with pigeons,' he quipped when previously asked about Kubanza. Furthermore, the highly-experienced Lohoré insisted that there was only one scenario where he would ever share a cage with Kubanza - if championship gold is on the line. Adding to the intrigue of it all, rumours have begun swirling that Kubanza might be in attendance this weekend in Switzerland for BRAVE CF 94. A potential face-off between the two would only escalate tensions in a division already rich with explosive talent. Should Lohoré pick up a third straight finish at BRAVE CF 94, the promotion will be faced with a mouthwatering dilemma: does 'Da Killa King' leapfrog Kubanza for the next title shot, or does BRAVE CF finally pull the trigger on what could be one of the biggest all-African showdowns in promotional history? After the unforgettable Nkosi Ndebele vs. Nicholas Hwende clash at BRAVE CF 91, the idea of another continental collision — this time Ivory Coast vs. Democratic Republic of Congo — is one that fight fans across Africa and beyond would rally behind. For now, Lohoré won't say Kubanza's name. But, with BRAVE CF 94 just hours away and a rumoured appearance from 'King Kong' looming, the fight world may soon be calling for this matchup louder than ever.
Daily Tribune
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Title race heats up in Super Welterweight as BRAVE CF reveal official rankings
BRAVE Combat Federation's Super Welterweight division witnessed plenty of action in 2024. Following this busy year, BRAVE CF has now revealed the official rankings for the division. Newly crowned champion Luiz Cado sits on top, while African superstar Eliezer Kubanza is the top-ranked contender in the division. Cado captured the Super Welterweight title from Kamal Magomedov at BRAVE CF 89 in Spain, becoming the sixth Brazilian champion in BRAVE CF history. Cado is now awaiting his first challenge, and Kubanza is in prime position for the opportunity. Kubanza has been unstoppable in BRAVE Combat Federation so far, securing four wins in the organization. In 2024, the African star earned two impressive victories, stopping Salamat Orozakunov at BRAVE CF 85 and outclassing Zagid Gaidarov at BRAVE CF 91, strengthening his case for a title shot. Alex Lohore, who secured two wins in 2024, holds the second position in the rankings. Lohore stopped former champion Marcin Bandel at BRAVE CF 83 in his promotional debut and followed it up with a win over Jivko Stoimenov. Former champion Kamal Magomedov is in third position following his loss to Luiz Cado, while Zagid Gaidarov, despite his loss to Kubanza, is placed in fourth position thanks to his dominance prior to the showdown with Kubanza. Rami Hamed, who returned to the BRAVE CF cage at BRAVE CF 92 with a win over Salamat Orozakunov, sits in the fifth position in the rankings. Rami is riding high on a six-fight winning streak and has already expressed his intentions to fight for the title.
