The upcoming Vurugu 2.0 boxing event has taken a dramatic turn after Mbavu Destroyer was confirmed as the new opponent for Somali Boxer following Majembe’s withdrawal from the highly anticipated bout.
The fight is scheduled for June 20 at the Sarit Centre Expo in Nairobi, with organisers making the change after Majembe pulled out over what he described as contractual disagreements.
The announcement comes just over two months after Majembe defeated Mbavu Destroyer by technical knockout in the headline match of the first Vurugu event held at Kasarani Indoor Arena.
Mbavu Sends Warning Ahead of Fight
Mbavu confirmed his participation through a fiery video shared on TikTok, where he addressed both Majembe and Somali Boxer ahead of the showdown.
Speaking about the changes, Mbavu suggested that Majembe’s withdrawal was a sign of fear and insisted he was ready for the new challenge.
“Remember that I said karma never loses an address? Majembe, I told you that I do not fear you. Now, see, you are the one who is scared of the Somali Boxer,” he said.
He also responded to comments from Somali Boxer, who had reportedly referred to him as a content creator rather than a serious boxer.
“Somali Boxer, I have heard you say that I am a content creator. Now I am going to show you what real men normally do. I am not Majembe. Majembe, you need to watch out,” Mbavu added.
The video quickly went viral, sparking debate among boxing fans over whether Mbavu can redeem himself after his previous defeat.
A Shot at Redemption
The upcoming bout gives Mbavu another opportunity to prove himself inside the ring against a highly rated opponent.
The content creator-turned-boxer became one of the biggest attractions at the first Vurugu event, with his outspoken personality, online exchanges and aggressive fight promotion helping draw attention to the competition.
Although he lost to Majembe, many fans credited him with increasing interest in the event and helping bring amateur boxing into mainstream online conversations.
His rivalry with Majembe had grown from social media exchanges into one of Kenya’s most followed boxing storylines.
Now, Mbavu faces a fresh challenge as he attempts to rewrite the narrative against Somali Boxer.
“I am not Majembe.” — Mbavu Destroyer
