Maridzo returns to the ring

ZIMBABWE’S former World Boxing Organisation (WBO), Africa Super Middleweight champion, Tineyi Maridzo will make a return to the ring on October 9 when he takes on David Bassajamivule from Uganda for the vacant East and Central Africa Professional Boxing Federation Super Middleweight title.

The 12-round title fight, which is being promoted by the Uganda-based Sipapa Global Entertainment Ltd will take place at the IBM Gala Complex in Kampala.

In an interview with NewsDay Sport from his base in South Africa, Maridzo, who has since changed his nickname from Marstak Power to Snake Kid, said he was ready for the fight.

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