TPBRC suspends WBO Africa fight between Mwakinyo and Allotey

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Professional Boxing Regulatory Commission (TPBRC) has announced that it will not sanction the World Boxing Organization (WBO) African middleweight title fight on May 31 between Tanzanian boxer Hassan Mwakinyo and Ghanaian Patrick Allotey until the promoter complies with its regulations.

The fight, organized by promoter Shomari Kimbau of Golden Boy Africa Promotion Inc., is scheduled to take place at Masaki’s Warehouse in Dar es Salaam.

In addition to the fight against Mwakinyo, other fights will also include Amiri Rashid Matumla against professional boxer Reagan Lossa Pacho from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the super welterweight division, Haruna Swanga against Ashraf Suleiman in the heavyweight division and Shaaban Jongo against Alphonce Mchumiatumbo in the cruiserweight division.

Additionally, Anuary Mlawa will face Ramadhan Pido in a flyweight bout and Kato Machemba will face Saimon Buhura.

TPBRC Vice President Alex Galinoma said yesterday that the decision was made due to a breach of contract by the organizer, which had compromised the integrity and quality of the event.

Galinoma stated that despite repeated warnings and attempts to find a solution, the organizer had failed to meet the Commission’s essential requirements and obligations.

“The violation includes the incomplete submission of necessary documents, such as the boxers’ complete contracts, medical records, event permits and failure to meet financial obligations, including outstanding payments related to the fees of professional boxers, referees, coaches and more,” Galinoma said.

He added that efforts to resolve the matter had failed due to communication barriers.

“The TPBRC emphasises its commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism, fairness and integrity in the sport of boxing. Therefore, the Commission cannot authorise this event under the current circumstances as it does not meet regulatory requirements and could endanger the safety and wellbeing of participants,” he stressed.

However, Galinoma explained that the organizer still had time to complete all the formalities before the fight.

“We understand that there are boxers who have trained for the fight and the consequences of this decision are disappointments for fans, participants and stakeholders. However, we must play it safe and not allow this to continue and the boxers to suffer later,” he said.