Rusape boxer to represent Zim in Cameroon
Kudzai Mupasi
MIRROR REPORTER
MASVINGO-Boxing champion Anesu Motsi who hails from Rusape is part of the nine-member team to represent the country at the African Boxing Championships set for June 13-25, 2023, in Cameroon.
Motsi will compete in the heavyweight category. His teammates are Blessings Sibanda (flyweight), Joel Hilary Josam (bantamweight), Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda (light-welter), Lwazi Thapelo Mpofu (welterweight) and Luckmore Kamoto (light-middle).
In the female category, Agnes Kwashi will compete in the flyweight division, Hilah Kaye (welterweight) and Caroline Dube (middleweight).
Motsi confirmed the matter to The Mirror and said he has 28 gold medals and has
Competed on global stages.
“I started Boxing in 2009. I fought in Russia, South Africa, Ghana, Namibia, and Egypt. I have 28 career gold medals. Representing Zimbabwe is all I ever wished for. It is a dream come true, and I am so happy,” said Motsi.
Zimbabwe last took part in the Africa Boxing Confederation tournament in 1994 in South Africa. The team won a bronze medal in the light-middleweight. Alexander Kwangwari, who is the team’s head coach, won the medal. Collice Mutizwa won a silver medal in the super-heavyweight.
Zimbabwe last took part in the Africa Boxing Confederation tournament in 1994 in South Africa. The team won a bronze medal in the light-middleweight. Alexander Kwangwari, who is the team’s head coach, won the medal. Collice Mutizwa won a silver medal in the super-heavyweight.
