Ilunga Makabu gets late opponent swtich

Source: WBC

27/08/2025

Ilunga Makabu gets late opponent swtich

Cruiserweight Ilunga Makabu will have to contend with a late change in opponents for his fight on Friday, September 5th. Makabu will now face Ghana's Dodzi Kameh (25-3-1) at the Stadium Basket, Stade Des Martyrs, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo after his original opponent, Charles Manyuchi, suffered an injury that forced him out of the fight. The opponent change was quickly approved by the African Boxing Union (ABU) President, Houcine Houichi, ensuring the event will proceed as planned. The fight has generated great anticipation in Malabu's country. The event is expected to draw thousands of fans to the iconic Stade Des Martyrs, solidifying Kinshasa as a key hub on the professional boxing map in Africa.