Boxing: Malawian Anisha Banshee challenges French Estelle Mossely

Malawian Anisha Banshee (right) during her knockout victory over Britain's Sam Smith in June 2018 in London.

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Unknown to the public, the Malawian Anisha Banshee has the opportunity to strike a blow in the world of boxing by challenging the French Estelle Mossely who will defend her IBO lightweight title this Friday, February 17.

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This is a fight that should have been held in Kinshasa, Congo, on December 22.

Estelle Mossely, of Congolese father, "

", this "

 ", but the Congolese Boxing Federation could not finally meet the challenge of the organization.

It will therefore be at the Salle Wagram in Paris this Friday, February 17 that the 2016 Olympic champion will defend her IBO lightweight title.

It's time!!!

RDV Friday, February 17 🥊

I will defend my IBO belt and for the 1st time, I will also be a gala promoter.

Told you 2023 would be 🔥🔥🔥

Let's go 👊🏽#DoubleYBoxing pic.twitter.com/THMIDATN7N

— Estelle Mossely (@EstelleMossely) February 10, 2023

In front of her, Anisha Banshee, 25, from Malawi, a small country in southern Africa and little known for its sporting achievements.

Banshee, on the other hand, really launched her career by winning the 2018 Commonwealth lightweight category title. win the title after knocking down his opponent twice.

The native of Lilongwe, who serves in the flag in her country, has a record of 11 victories including 10 before the limit and 8 defeats.

But it should be noted that in her debut in 2015, Anisha Banshee got off to a bad start in her professional career, losing her first five fights in less than two years.

Friday, it will be the mountain Mossely, 2nd in the

, which will stand in front of the military, 20th.

's ex-girlfriend

has never lost in ten fights and this fight, the first for almost a year, is also part of her quest for a medal at the Paris Olympics.

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