South African news: Lubisi to host Kwata on Sept. 29th

Source: WBF

11/09/2023

South African news: Lubisi to host Kwata on Sept. 29th

South African bantamweight Arnel Lubisi (7-5 with 5 KOs) will fight on September 29th in Limpopo, South Africa.  Nicknamed “The Hope”, the 24 year-old Lubisi came up short against Sanele Magwaza last year, losing a decision. Magwaza has moved up in weight, while Lubisi remains at 118 pounds. His opponent will be Tanzania's Hamidu Kwata, also 24 years of age, who brings a 13-6-2 record with 7 KOs to what will be his third trip to South Africa. Kwata, from Dar Es Salaam, has previously lost fights in East London and Johannesburg to very good opponents in Yanga Sigqibo (15-1-1) and Lerato Dlamini (18-2), so he is hoping for third-time-lucky against “The Hope”.