ESPN Africa Boxing 20: All Female Fight Card Set to Thrill Fans of the Sweet Science

• The next edition of the ESPN Africa Boxing will be a special one when it comes to its historical context
• The fight night's entire lineup will be an all-female affair at The Galleria in the north of Johannesburg
• The theme is in line with the celebration of Women's Month in South Africa, with one of the boxers inspired by hardship to reach for the stars

ESPN Africa Boxing 20 is set to be an exciting affair at The Galleria in the north of Johannesburg tonight.

It will be a historic occasion, as the fight card will be an all-female affair in recognition of Women's Month in South Africa.

The main event of the night will see South Africa's Smangele "Smash" Hadebe (11-3-2) defending her ABU title against Tanzania's Stumai Muki (6-1-0) over 10 rounds.

According to ESPN, Hadebe was a victim of domestic, gender-based violence who rose above her circumstances to reach for the skies, looking to inspire those who are going through what she once did.

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She said:

"I dedicate my fights to women and children who were abused and could not speak for themselves. My fights are about telling them that they can fight what they went through, and also know that they are not alone.

"We need to be the change we wish to see in others. Women out there must speak out and don't let the abusers take advantage of you. Let's empower each other and love each other."

The co-main event is another title fight in which Malawi's Ellen Simwaka will try to fend off Lanah Kasweka (6-0-0) of Zambia for her IBF Africa Bantamweight belt.

Elsewhere, it will be an all-South African affair in a six-round Junior Featherweight bout between Nosiacwase Dube (0-3-2) and Lufundo Mutshayi (1-6-1). In the same division, local fighter Matshidiso Mokebisi (15-10-1) will take on Zimbabwe's Patience Mastara (5-7-4) over eight rounds.

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Television viewers can catch the action starting at 7pm (CAT) on ESPN channel 218, SABC Sport as well as select broadcasters across the continent.

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