Ilunga Makabu, WBC Africa cruiserweight champion, will defend his title against Dodzi Kameh this coming Friday, September 5, at Stadium Basket, Stade Des Martyrs, in Kinshasa.
Makabu will face Dodzi Kameh after his original opponent, Charles Manyuchi, suffered an injury that forced him to withdraw from the bout. The opponent change was quickly approved by the president of the African Boxing Union (ABU), Houcine Houichi, ensuring the event will proceed without major setbacks.
Makabu, one of the most prominent figures in African boxing, will put his belt on the line against a formidable opponent. The fight has generated great anticipation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and promises to be an exciting bout.
This fight is part of the “Year of Africa” celebration. Earlier this year, the World Boxing Council named 2025 the Year of Africa, and the event is expected to attract thousands of fans to the iconic Stade Des Martyrs, consolidating Kinshasa as a key center on the professional boxing map in Africa.
Makabu, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, holds a professional record of 30-4 with 26 KOs. His last appearance in the ring was in December 2024 when he defeated Wagdy Attia by third-round knockout to win the WBC Africa title.
For his part, Kemeh, born in Ghana, has a professional record of 25-3-1 with 23 KOs.