Tanzanian boxer Mandonga defeated his opponent, Wanyonyi, in the fifth round via technical knockout at a packed KICC.
The bout lived up to its billing as a confrontation between the two as Mandonga came out firing at the first bell.
Wanyonyi, who is known for his strong punches and aggressive approach, got off to a poor start, but Mandonga’s better quickness and tenacity allowed him to dominate him from the beginning to the end.
Despite making a heroic attempt, Wanyonyi was unable to withstand the constant pressure and was eliminated in the fifth round.
To the dismay of the crowd, Mandonga delivered devastating hooks to Wanyonyi in the fifth round.
Wanyonyi later declined to return for the sixth, giving Mandonga the victory.
Mandonga’s victory was crucial because it cemented his place among the best fighters and might have prepared him for a future title battle.
