The Libyan Boxing Federation has signed a cooperation agreement with the Kosovo Boxing Federation on the sidelines of the national boxing team’s participation in the Olympic qualifiers. These qualifiers are currently taking place in the Thai capital, Bangkok, ahead of the Paris Olympics.
The agreement was signed by the Director of the Technical Committee for National Teams, Abdul Karim Mantia, and the Head of the Kosovo National Team Delegation, Latif Demoli. The agreement includes plans for joint training camps before international events and the exchange of expertise between the two federations to enhance the sport of boxing in both countries.
The collaboration aims to foster skill development and promote high-level competition between Libyan and Kosovan boxers. By holding joint training sessions and sharing coaching techniques, both federations hope to improve their athletes’ performance on the international stage.
This strategic partnership is expected to provide significant benefits for the boxing communities in Libya and Kosovo, creating opportunities for growth and development in the sport.
Last April, Libyan boxer Malik Zinad secured victory over his New Zealand opponent Jerome Pamploni, clinching the IBF light heavyweight world title.
Zinad emerged as the busier fighter, delivering superior shots to Pamploni, securing a majority decision win, with two scorecards favouring him 117-111, according to New Zealand’s Stuff newspaper.
Throughout the bout, Zinad maintained control, effectively countering Pamploni’s aggressive flurries and handing him his first defeat.
By defeating Pamploni in a gruelling 12-round battle, Malik Zinad has cemented his dominance in the IBF light heavyweight division.
Australian Olympian Harry Garside praised Zinad’s remarkable resilience, hailing his exceptional chin.
Zinad’s persistence ultimately paid dividends, preserving his unbeaten streak, advancing to 22-0, while dealing Pamploni his maiden professional loss.
Jerome Pamploni, a highly-ranked Kiwi light heavyweight, experienced his inaugural defeat in a memorable Sydney showdown, considered a contender for the fight of the year in Australasia.
Despite being ranked fourth by the IBF prior to the match, Pamploni endured cuts over both eyes, potentially affecting his visibility, concluding the bout with an 18-1 record.
Last month, Libyan boxer Saaad Al-Falah secured the World Boxing Association (WBA) African light-heavyweight title by defeating Ivorian contender Adam Koné, who withdrew from the bout.
The exciting boxing match was held on March 1st at the Suleiman Al-Darrat Hall in Benghazi.
The match was attended by boxing legend Mike Tyson, who praised the strength and outstanding performance of the Libyan boxer. Also present was the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who congratulated Al-Falah on his championship victory.
From the onset, Saad Al-Falah demonstrated complete dominance over his Ivorian opponent, raining down a barrage of punches that forced Koné to fall twice in the early rounds. Despite Koné’s resilience, he announced his withdrawal in the fourth round due to his inability to continue the fight until the end.
The event marked the third installment of the “Night of Legends” series, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition in the boxing arena.
