By Petro Mkandawire

Blantyre, June 23, Mana: A boxing event that was scheduled to take place at Brematt Muitpurpose Hall in Mchesi, Lilongwe on June 29, between Likoma based fisherman, Imran Kingsley Shaban and a well-known boxer, George Alick Angel has been called off to a later date by boxing promoters due to what they call “technical panel issues”.

In an interview on Sunday with Malawi News Agency, organiser of the fight, Ibrahim Aswed, who is also a boxing promoter said the purpose of the fight was to raise capital for a fisherman Shaban to buy equipment used in fishing to expand his fishing business.

“The fight was set after noting how Shaban is struggling with his business and life. We opted to source funds amounting to K2 million to support Shaban in revamping his business ultimately improving his livelihood and contributing to the local fishing community but due to technical panel reasons we have scheduled it to a yet to be announced date,” Aswed added.

He therefore called on government and other stakeholders to put in place ways and means of helping the fishing industry to thrive.

“This call to action highlights the need for collective support to address the challenges faced by fishermen, potentially improving their livelihoods and contributing to the growth of the fishing industry," the promoter said.

A fisherman, Imran King Shaban, also known as Tchingila said he was preparing well for the rescheduled match and looked forward for the support.

"I appreciate understanding of boxing lovers and I look forward to the new date, where boxing lovers should come together to help raising funds for my fishing business,” said Tchingila.